Coming up on Te Karere... A Maori trust must work together with the NZTA to have its goals achieved. Marae in Rotorua are moving with the new age. WIFI is being provided for all Te Arawa marae. And where is our reporter Pere Wihongi? Of all the stalls here this is probably my favourite plate; porkbelly, cheese and relish topped with puha. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Takamore Trust does not support the new Kapiti Expressway but say they now have to work together in order for their concerns to be heard or taken seriously in the process. Nothing more can be done to stop the government's plans to build a road through sacred land. It's a heavy issue for our iwi. It gnaws at us. Work on the land has already started, but the tribe has already been notified of an exact reason why they do not support the road. When ancestral bones were unearthed last week, work halted on the expressway for now. The iwi is working together with NZTA to find a way through this. Ben Ngaia says they need to build a strong relationship with the NZ Transport Agency. They now have a signed understanding. The important thing is sticking with what was agreed to in the agreement. Patricia Grace has not been heard by the Maori Land Court but it seems part of her family land will be taken under the Public Works Act to build the road. Her own land, that is, what's left is all that will be leftover from her ancestor Wi Te Kakakura Parata. So that's the fight she's facing. The expressway is due for completion in 2017. Although they don't support the works, Maori know that they have to work together in order to have some say in works happening on their land. Irena Smith, Te Karere. A Northland charter school is fighting back at claims by the PPTA that charter schools will not raise Maori achievement, but will cause division within communities. Dispelling myths about charter schools is the basis of nine public meetings run by one of two of Northland's newest schools. Many families are strongly supporting us. There are some that disagree with what we do, but in my opinion it's OK to have disagreement because it makes us stronger. Their main opposition is the PPTA who has instructed all its members to deny any and all support to charter school staff and management. The govt announced five new charter schools in September. Two are in Northland, the other three in Auckland. I spoke with all charter schools about the PPTA's attacks against them and they say the PPTA are using bullying tactics, not just against them, but all schools who have to heed their instructions. I'm concerned more for our kids because they're going to suffer most from all of this. Te Kura Hourua ki Whangaruru promises to put each child and their whanau at its core. I came to see if this is the right type of school for my daughter. Northland schools remain reserved on the issue until they meet with the PPTA in Whangarei next Tuesday. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. The body of Ngati Whatua leader Takutai Wikiriwhi left Orakei Marae in Auckland today bound for his marae at Whakapirau. He was 83 when he passed away after long illness on Wednesday night. He was well known for attending events and functions on behalf of Ngati Whatua. He'll lie at Oruawharo Marae tonight and it will also be decided when he'll be buried. He featured a lot on Te Karere especially in the earlier years. The red carpet is ready and guests from as far away as Greymouth have gathered in Gisborne for an evening of glitz and glamour at the annual Maori Language Awards. And tonight's event will see a record turnout. Tina Wickliffe is there. The band is ready. The tables are set. It's a record turnout this year, 600 people are coming to honour this occasion. And who better than Derek Lardelli to give the place some wow factor. We're here to adorn this venue with the ancestors of our region. Yes indeed, the Maori Language Awards have arrived on the East Coast. It's a beautiful occasion, our problem is that we don't celebrate ourselves, but today we're celebrating us and our language. 16 awards are up for grabs to honour those who've been promoting the language in business, the community, schools, government departments and elsewhere. This event gets bigger every year, every ticket has been sold. As well as the language, there's also a big feast on the menu, delicacies from the Coast, poached chicken, garden delights, stuff I can barely pronounce. And there'll also be a performance from this up and coming song writer. You wrote it. Yes, I think people will enjoy my song. People from around the country will soon be welcomed by local iwi and the Maori Language Commission. But it's the band who'll have the last song. Tina Wickliffe, Te Karere. After the break, Marae in Rotorua are moving with the new age. Wifi is being provided for all Te Arawa marae. A Citizens Initiated Referendum will be held shortly on the question: Hmm. Um... To have your say, you need to be enrolled by Thursday 21 November. To get an enrolment form, go to elections.org.nz, or Freetext your name and address to 3676, or call 0800 36 76 56 - easy! At Te Roro-o-Te-Rangi Marae in Ohinemutu today a hui was held to celebrate Maori in the ICT sector. They are saying that the time has come for all marae in Te Arawa to enter into the digital age so they can keep up with the latest technology trends, globally. According to these experts of the world of Maori ICT, the way forward is by grasping the knowledge of modern technologies and to then involve our people in order to survive. A world in which our children and grandchildren are already engaged in it's time that Maori create their own identity within it to determine their future ahead. In looking to the past our ancestors were no strangers in mapping out their own knowledge bases to suit the times they were in. Indeed we must be alert to what this evolving world is all about in order to keep up and not be left behind. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Tomorrow on Totes Maori. Tomorrow at 10am on TV2. The battle of Rangiriri where Maori and Pakeha blood was spilt. Commemorating the 150th anniversary. That pain still lives on in descendants. For more on this story, join us on Sunday, TV1. This week, we head up north to profile Chris Dunn, a weaver working for the betterment of his family. Waka Huia, Sunday on TV1. And now we talk sports with Tumamao Harawira. Tena koe, Tu. Tena koe, Scotty. The All Whites were flogged by Mexico this week and no doubt it will be the same story again next week in Wellington. Is their campaign to qualify for the FIFA World Cup over? We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you for your time. After the break, what kinds of food does Auckland have on offer? That's coming up next after the break. And we have the weather. GENTLE MUSIC Now, one thing coaching teaches you is the importance of having a plan. You can have all the natural talent in the world on your team, but you've got to have tactics and strategies in place so no matter what happens ` injuries, suspensions ` you can stay on track. A good plan gives you freedom, and when everything hits the fan,... (CHUCKLES) you go back to the plan. For me it seems to work kind of like that for depression. If you have a plan, you can cope with whatever life throws at you. At depression.org.nz, I can take you through a personalised programme where you'll learn how putting together a simple plan can help you get through depression. Depression.org.nz ` I'll see you there. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. This year Auckland's premier food and drink festival is celebrating its fifth year. Pere Wihongi went for a chow. A scent is currently wafting through Auckland's many corners. So today we're following our noses. This is the fifth year of this festival. Hopefully the food will be divine. As I've arrived early I was able to test the food. Of all the places to eat, this would have to be my favourite! There's pork belly, cheese, relish, and to top it all off, puha. Thanks Toto's! Of course you need a drink to savour the experience. And now the visitors have arrived. The scent will continue to waft around until the last day, this Sunday. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2013.