03 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... A big farewell to Hone Harawira from Parliament today. Where are our Maori nurses? One of the earliest Maori made documentaries is released on DVD. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Mana Movement leader Hone Harawira is still avoiding the media. In his final address to Parliament he vowed to continue fighting for those living in poverty despite his absence. Here's Irena Smith. The work of the Mana Movement will continue, along with their leader. Hone Harawira still cheerful, and says this is not the end of his fight for the people. His Feed the Kids bill is still not passed, he has a challenge for the new government... His strength comes from many supporters. Although it's the end of their work in Parliament, Mana say they will be back. Harawira still refused to take questions from media until after the final special votes results come out tomorrow. And with that the long journey back to the north began. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Tomorrow counting of the special votes will be finalised thus determining the final results of the general election. The Maori Party are nervous about what the final results may be as it's not certain whether or not Te Ururoa Flavell will be the only Maori Party MP in the house or if Marama Fox will join him. Flavell says even though they didn't get as many votes they had hoped for, the Maori Party will still champion the aspirations of Maori. On Sunday an announcement will be made if the Maori Party will or won't enter into coalition with National. An 18-year-old man appeared in court today charged with the murder of a man who died during a gang fight in Huntly. 32-year-old Kevin Rimaha was stabbed to death on Wednesday during the brawl, which involved more than 40 people armed with spades and hammers. Police patrolled the area overnight because of fears of retaliation. Te Runanga o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere has slammed Whanau Ora health providers saying their lack of pay is the biggest turn off for Maori nurses getting in to the profession. Raniera Harrison has this report. She's nearly finished at university. Weighing up her options. It's not an easy decision to make. Meet Amber Ngatai of Ngati Porou. She is one of this year's 80 graduates from Auckland University heading in to nursing at the end of her bachelor's degree. However, Te Runanga o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation's Kerri Nuku states Maori nurses are choosing to work in District Health Boards (DHBs) over Whanau Ora health providers because of a lack of pay parity. But for Ngatai it's not that she doesn't support Whanau Ora. And money isn't her main focus at this stage. The remedy is simple. For the well-being of both patient and nurse. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. After the break, we catch up with Maori living in Hong Kong we catch up with Maori living in Hong Kong to get an idea of what's currently happening over there. And how does the hometown of this league hero feel about him? The Maori branch of the PPTA is calling for Maori seats on the Teachers Council, but some former council members claim there is no value in the move. Heta Gardiner has this report. The challenge was laid by the PPTA to the Government. But they're being told to look inwards. I was very surprised to hear them making those statements, because they themselves have the power to ensure a Maori voice is heard. She is referring to the seat that the PPTA chooses for the Teachers Council. In the past there have been 11 members on the council, four chosen by the minister. The rest are chosen by the PPTA, NZEI, NZSTA, and voted on by teachers. The minister nominated Toni Waho and Evelyn Tobin. It's those unions that didn't put a Maori member in. Toni Waho was also on the Teachers Council in years past. He feels, whether there is a Maori on the council or not, it's difficult making a difference when you are the lone voice. I was just a lone voice, screaming in the middle of an open field. It was a waste of my time. But they both agree that the Maori perspective wasn't completely ignored on the council. They wanted to be culturally responsible, to listen to the Maori perspective, out of fear. Fear that they will be seen as being culturally insensitive. And they should cater to Maori. We have Kura Kaupapa, we have Kura-a-Iwi. The Government is looking to change the process, and potentially have them choose all the council members. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. The fight for full democracy in Hong Kong continues today. Schools and some public services have been suspended, thus affecting NZers living there. Former Black Sticks and Maori hockey legend Tina Bell-Kake is living in Hong Kong at the moment, working as a teacher. It's being heard all across the globe. The largest challenge to the Chinese Government since the Tiananmen Square protest. But the issue is the same, independence and rights. There's over 600 Kiwis in Hong Kong and the protest is affecting all facets of life in the city. It started in the business district, now they've branched out to three other protest sites. Attracting the attention of the Americans. We're unable to provide subtitles. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. When the Kiwis' Four Nations squad is announced next week, don't be surprised if the name of a young teenager from Ngaruawahia is on the list. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's scintillating form for the Penrith Panthers this year has clearly caught the attention of the Kiwi selectors, and, as Potaka Maipi reveals, his league prowess is part of his DNA. A battler from the Watene family knocking on the door of the Kiwis. You couldn't get a prouder league family in the Waikato. He is a great-grandson of the first Maori Kiwis captain, Steve Watene. Like Tuhoea Zoram Watene, who played with Dallin in Penrith. The hope is Dallin will be bolt into the Kiwis to reignite the legacy of a political and sporting legend. Potaka Maipi, Te Karere. Let's take another look at today's top stories. A farewell to Hone Harawira from Parliament today, Mana says they'll be back. Te Runanga o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation Te Runanga o Aotearoa New Zealand Nurses Organisation say the lack of pay is the biggest turn off for Maori nurses from getting into Whanau Ora. On Sunday an announcement will be made if the Maori Party will enter into coalition again with the National Party. After the break, a re-launch of the film created by one of the first Maori cinematographers. And then we have the weather. Here's Dunedin. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Invited by the Chinese authorities in the 1950's, Maoridom's first cinematographer Ramai Hayward went to China to film impressions of life under communist rule. Last night an enhanced DVD version of the film 'Inside Red China' was launched capturing China's national 60 years ago in Tiananmen Square. Ramai Hayward places a cloak gifted by King Koroki on Chairman Mao. A symbolic moment recorded for her film, Inside Red China. Ramari and her husband Rudall Hayward were invited to China in 1957 to document whatever they pleased. The film has now been enhanced, and last night, local and Chinese dignitaries gathered to mark a significant cultural experience at a time when it was hard to be China's friend. The cloak gifted to China, as shown in the film, was later discovered in their National Museum, and returned to NZ last year. It now hangs at Te Papa. This DVD holds the history that will continue to carry value ahead in to our future with China. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.