23 August 2013 Coming up on Te Karere... Labour MPs are warned to tread carefully and take heed of what voters want. Political reporter Irena Smith with the latest developments in the race to lead the Labour Party. We speak exclusively to the grandmother of the Hastings man accidentally shot by police And is New Zealand really 100% pure? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The wheeling and dealing has begun as the Labour Party seeks a new leader following David Shearer's resignation. This morning the Labour Party's executive announced how the leader will be elected, but if more than one candidate emerges, it won't just be MPs having a say. Political reporter Irena Smith joins us now from parliament. Irena, do we know more about the contenders? There isn't much time. There isn't much time. The Labour Party council has decided on the time frame and rules for the election, but no matter who is nominated, there is one main goal for the party. There isn't much time. The Labour Party council has decided on the time frame and rules for the election, but no matter who is nominated, there is one main goal for the party. We need to concentrate on getting some unity in the party now, the focus needs to be about moving forward and being strong for the elections. There are some concerns at some division in the party. The Maori caucus has called for unity. If there is more than one nomination, If there is more than one nomination, the voting process will be decided like so: 40% of the vote will come from party caucus, 40% from the party membership and the rest from the unions. But that will only take place if the caucus cannot come to a united decision on which the new leadership should be. But the party president has some cautions for the caucus. The Southern Maori MP supports his fellow Maori caucus MP Shane Jones. He was also in support of David Cunliffe and Nanaia Mahuta as nominees for the leadership about two years ago. At the moment, there isn't one horse standing out but no doubt the phones have already started ringing and will continue throughout the weekend. Supporters high up in the Labour Party hierarchy told Te Karere that David Cunliffe has the support of many party members, and if MPs and Grant Robinson turn their nose up at him, then they encourage that Shane Jones stands with him. Thank you, Irena Smith, reporting from Wellington. And the question of who will replace David Shearer is a talking point at the Kingitanga celebrations. Former Labour minister Koro Wetere says it's time for his old party to elect a Maori leader. Anzac Pikia has more. Politics are being discussed at the Coronation of King Tuheitia. I feel for David Shearer. Wetere believes as one day ends, another begins and that the timing is perfect for those Maori within the Labour ranks. He also says if a Maori doesn't get the leadership, they should at least be striving for deputy. He also believes his former party will bounce back, and if anybody knows, it's him, as he was in parliament for almost 30 years with Labour. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. Waikato-Hauraki MP Nanaia Mahuta was part of the David Cunliffe leadership team that unsuccessfully challenged David Shearer and Grant Robertson 20 months ago. With Shearer gone, will she give it another go? Nanaia Mahuta joins me now, so let's ask her. We're unable to provide subtitles. Nanaia Mahuta, thank you. After the break, The grandmother of a Hastings man accidently shot by an armed officer speaks out. And what do you think - should we still market ourselves as 100% pure to the world? The family of Iriheke Te Kani Pere is forgiving the AOS officer who accidentally shot him in Hastings last Friday. Family spokesperson and Iriheke's grandmother, Dr Rangimarie Rose Pere, says the family holds no ill feelings towards the officer as he too is one of her grandchildren. Oriini Tipene-Leach has this exclusive report. This is Iriheke Te Kani Pere shortly after he was accidentally shot by an AOS officer in Hastings last Friday. According to his grandmother, he's now on the mend. I spoke to my daughter, his mother, who said he is talking a lot. All we know right now is that he is in a stable condition and doing really well. Two investigations into the incident are being carried out whilst the AOS officer has gone on leave. What's more, I don't believe his intentions were to shoot my grandson. I'm not angry at him. It's not as though he set out to murder him and that's the difference. I believe we should all take care of one another. Wellington Hospital are now organising when they will transfer Iriheke back to Hastings Memorial Hospital. His family also hope that he receives treatment His family also hopes that he receives treatment for his mental illness. He's had his illness for a while, at least 10 years. He's had his illness for a while, at least 10 years. That's the only way he can get better. At this time, the family urge the police and mental health services to sort themselves and mental health services to sort themselves out so that something like this doesn't happen to anyone else. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. Maori Tourism supports the idea of NZ's slogan 100% PURE NZ. But they say it should be a goal to aspire to. To achieve a clean, green NZ. Arguably one of NZ's most famous slogans is under fire again. But it has the support of Maori Tourism. Fonterra's recent Botulism scare, and reports on the poor condition of the countries water ways, have sparked heavy criticism nationally and worldwide. most NZers interviewed see NZ as only 64% PURE. A poll released today shows most NZers interviewed see NZ as only 64% PURE. While the chief operations officer of Whale Watch Kaikoura supports the campaign, he says it's vital for all NZers to address the problem. The PM says it starts in the water. Despite accusations of false advertising, Bradley says NZ's 200 Maori tourism operators are fulfilling their part of the slogan. Experiences mainstream tourism is yearning for. The priority now is to involve more Maori content in marketing NZ. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. Central Pulse goal defender Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit has thanked her former netball coaches for helping her to reach her goal of making the Silver Ferns. Selby-Rickit and Courtenay Tairi joined the Silver Ferns squad of 12 who will contest the New World Netball Series for the Constellation Cup next month against the Australian Diamonds. Silver Ferns coach, Waimarama Taumaunu said she's excited about the option Te Huinga Reo provides on the goal keep position. First game for Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup The first game for Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup will be on September 15. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Has the time come to select a Maori Labour leader? We explore this topic this week on Marae Investigates Sunday, TVONE. As our ancestors say, you never walk in this world alone. We're always with you wherever you go. That's where we belong. After the break, why are these kids getting active? And the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Over 30,000 primary school students have entered into the Rod Dixon Kids Marathon. As part of the marathon, kids run 1.5km every day. Kereru Park Campus trained today and our reporter Pere Wihongi checked it out. Strengthening the leaders of tomorrow. The aim is to run a total of 40kms. Running is a way to train our kids to gain healthy bodies and minds. Running is a way to train our kids to gain healthy bodies and minds. The end result is the happiness of the children. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2013.