22 August 2013 Coming up on Te Karere... So where to for Labour now? More on the latest, our political reporter is standing-by. From Hauraki, I talk to fishing legend, Bill Hohepa, and gauge his thoughts on the snapper debate. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Labour leader David Shearer has resigned. Shearer made the shock announcement this afternoon and refused to take questions afterwards. Let's take a look at what he said. To explain what happens next, we're joined by political reporter Irena Smith. So Irena, now Labour will be looking to name a new leader, take us through the process for that. Just this afternoon a letter was sent to Labour's party president and general secretary informing them of David Shearer's resignation. Within 48 hours, the party will hold a National Council meeting by teleconference to open nominations for a new leader, to set a timeframe and rules. The election process itself will take about a month and involves the unions, the party membership, and MPs. Who are the hot contenders? There are three names in the mix, deputy leader, Grant Robertson. He's a smart man with a sharp tongue, but will the public vote for a gay PM? Unions have always strongly supported their former leader, Andrew Little. And no doubt Shane Jones' has thoughts ticking away, but the question is; would the wider Labour Party back him? Thank you for your report, Irena Smith, live from Wellington. As you heard from Irena Smith, David Shearer's resignation has come as a surprise. We got reaction from other MPs shortly afterwards. We're unable to provide subtitles. We have Labour MP Shane Jones live with us now. We're unable to provide subtitles. Shane Jones, thank you for your time. After the break, From Hauraki, I talk to fishing legend, Bill Hohepa, and gauge his thoughts on the snapper debate. We are in Whakatane to canvas your opinion on the snapper review. To the snapper review - If a new government is formed after the elections next year, Mana is encouraging them to kill the GCSB bill. To discuss Mana's stance on the issue, we have their leader, Hone Harawira. Tena koe, Hone. We're unable to provide subtitles. Hone Harawira, thank you for your time. To the snapper review - there is only one more day left before you can have your say on the government's proposed changes. to have your say on the government's proposed changes. To snapper fisheries within this region known as SNA1 - snapper is one of the fisheries' largest contributors to our economy. The Hauraki Gulf is his fishing playground. Bill Hohepa's retired now, but his whole career has been about coming up with better ways to catch fish. The new law coming down on recreational fishers, but it's the commercial wastage that Hohepa says gets on his nerve. Regardless of who's to blame for the dwindling numbers, the new proposals won't stop the snapper biting on his line. Hohepa believes the intentions behind the new law is for one reason only. No fish caught today, but like Bill said, it's all Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Across to the Whakatane Heads, although the weather was too rough for casting, Hinerangi Goodman managed to speak with some of the people who fish there and also out at sea. Like the swirling of these waves, so are the voices of those recreational fishers who oppose the reduced snapper quota. Even though it is a really rough day, Even though it is a really rough day, some say it is nowhere near as bad as what the government is proposing for the snapper quota. People who fish and sell their catches believe a lot of snapper is going to waste off-shore. The Government says that this law is to allow the snapper population to regenerate. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. After the break, Day four of King Tuheitia's Coronation, and Waikato hosts iwi leaders to discuss Maori rights to water, Water isn't off the agenda, it's a talking point on the 4th day of the Coronation celebrations for King Tuheitia. Iwi leaders and the Maori council have gathered at Turangawaewae Marae to reconvene their discussions on Maori rights to fresh water. Leaders hope to have a water strategy plan to challenge the government before the meeting is over this evening. Staying with the Coronation where a youth group has been formed to drive Kingitanga related initiatives, and the group has already gotten behind the King's son, Whatumoana. Here's Anzac Pikia. Younger people are becoming more involved with the Coronation and the Kingitanga. This was all made possible because of Te Kahui Rangatahi. This was all made possible because of Te Kahui Rangatahi. And youth thinks that's awesome because they get to have their say. And they're really supportive of the Kings representative's speech pertaining to the younger generation. The survival of the Kingitanga rests with this generation. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air.