10 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... A love for supporting Maori families in need has seen a kuia be recognised by the Governor-General. A new school is due to open to teach waka navigation skills. We catch up with members of the NZ roller derby team ahead of the world champs in Texas, America. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Millie Hawiki has been recognised by the Governore-General today and appointed to the MNZM. She has supported Maori families for many years, no matter who they are or which iwi they affiliate to. Tears of humility. The Governor-General appointed this honour uoon Hawiki, and it was her wish to have the ceremony in the presence of her forefathers. Hawiki was born in Ruatahuna, moving to Wellington in her teenage years. It was there she started her work in the community. Supporting Maori whanau has been her main focus, having been a Maori warden for over 40 years. Yet she still remains active in service. She is now 75 years old, and the community she has long served, is now returning the gratitude. Not everyone could fit into her house today, however, that didn't stop them from celebrating her. She might be 75 years old but her life journey isn't over just yet. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. He Whatunga Tangata, He Whatunga Matanga, is the name of a new programmed to be released this month and aims to get different parts of the education sector to network together and to expand their teaching expertise. A gathering of educators from all parts of the education sector. The aim of the conference is to up skill educators, from early childhood education to tertiary education and to embody the philosophy behind Connected Educator Month. He Whatunga Tangata, He Whatunga Matanga, is about connecting to education experts. Not only NZ-based, but from around the world. They can connect with each other in various ways whether it's tweeting, blogging or webinars about their learning. According to current numbers, one out of three Maori students in mainstream education are still failing. Teachers are hoping networking and making the connections will improve the numbers. Maori teachers need to be involved in explaining to our non-Maori colleagues what Maori learners are like and what works. It isn't difficult to bring those practices across to mainstream. Kura Kaupapa Maori have been networking for a long time, however, CORE are planning to hold this conference annually. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. An iconic image of the 28th Maori Battalion has received a startling colour makeover. It depicts soldiers from 'c' company for the visit of King George II of Greece. Three of the four men at the forefront of the photo - John Manuel of Rangitukia, Maaka White of Wharekahika, and Rangi Henderson of Te Araroa were killed in action. The only survivor, Te Kooti Reihana of Rangitukia was wounded. A web-based group, Colourise History, has restored colour to a number of WW2 pictures and posted them on Facebook. Blame for rape and sexual assault should only ever be laid at the door of the perpetrator, not dating services or the actions of women themselves, Labour's Associate Police Spokesperson Kelvin Davis says. Davis comments come in the wake of several rape complaints from women who have used dating services like Tinder. The Tai Tokerau MP says the real problem is the unhealthy attitude of too many men who think it is okay to violate women. He says all men need to spread the message among themselves that women should be respected. After the break, we catch up with the first NZ roller derby team before they head off to the world championships in Texas, America. Theatre production company Hawaiiki Tu is preparing for their latest show tonight. He Toki features an all-male Maori cast promoting healthy living through a fusion of haka and dance. Raniera Harrison dropped in on their last practice session. Descendants of the ambidextrous Tane Wharerangi, the left is swift as is the right. Hawaiiki TU productions have launched their latest production, He Toki. Its principle concept is the facial moko. And the most interesting part of this piece? All of the performers are male. And it's easy to see that the healthy living is a concept that has been incorporated to all of their works. If the mind is free, and your spirit is flowing, then all things are possible. And they all know that... Auckland's Q Theatre is where these warriors will be performing tonight at 8pm. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. Roller derby is a growing sport here in NZ. Though it's still relatively new, NZ has a team traveling over to the US for the world championship. Te Karere caught up with former captain of the team Corrina Hunziker who has been filming a self-funded documentary of the team's build-up to the tournament. These shoes on wheels drive Ngapuhi descendant Corinna Hunziker's passion. A passion that has led her to direct a self-funded documentary following NZ's national roller derby team and their travels to the world championship. The sport's popularity may not be widely known. But half of the national team's members are Maori. And just like the strength of the team, Hunziker's goal is to promote and foster Nzers interest in this particular sport. It's the financial side that is the main barrier, but Hunziker has found good fortune after six months of filming her documentary. Last night her Pledge Me page finally had reached its goal. Now, Hunziker can fly to Texas, US, to shoot the final part of her documentary, and she thanks everyone who helped her on the journey. The national team leaves for the championships on December 1 and the documentary will be released next year. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. To sport now, Waikato has finished a disappointing ITM Cup rugby season with a convincing win against Bay of Plenty in Hamilton last night. With Ben Tameifuna back from suspension and pushing over the right people, Waikato scored four tries to one, including an intercept try for their hooker. Final score 29-12. Bay of Plenty's 8th loss of the season means they finish dead last in the second-tier of the competition. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. This week on Marae. What does the future hold for the wananga's qualifications? We talk to the minister. We think it's a part of independence. Sweet bounty from the Ruatahuna bush. What can we expect from the Education Minister and the Maori Development Minister? And fighting for the environment. If there's a job to do, who will do it? Look to yourself, not anyone else. That's what I was instructed to do. After the break, a preview to a musical showcase put on in support of a victim of a violent attack. And then we have the weather. A musical showcase for Kanea Hicks, the young woman who is fighting for her life after being caught in an alcohol-fuelled brawl earlier this year, is bringing together over 20 artists from around the nation to raise funds for her recovery. A thank you message on Facebook from Kanea for all the support she and her family have received. She's still on the recovery from her near fatal injuries after a vicious attack in Otara in recent months. Tomorrow a concert will take place in an effort to raise funds. All proceeds will go to the Hicks Family, and that of Kaine Lewis', another youth fighting for his life after a car accident. Hinerongonui is hoping to sell 1500 plus tickets. Kanea Hicks is a kapa haka enthusiast, and her team have been avid supporters during her journey. Fight For Kanea was another fundraising project started by her friends that gathered huge momentum and support from around the country. They've only spent one month preparing for Koiora but have managed to pull in the big wigs to support. The performances will go for ten hours. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. And if you want to support their cause or find out more information, you can go to maorinet.co.nz. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. The world's first waka navigation centre is set to open early next year. $1m has been spent on the complex situated in Te Aurere, near Taipa, Northland. Building a centre, building a dream. And what a dream it will be. Hekenukumai Busby has gifted some of his land for the centre to be built on which will continue to pass down the knowledge he has acquired over the last 40 years. The new centre will be a companion to Te Wananga a Kupe Mai Tawhiti waka building school. Construction has been ongoing for eight months now. Besides the wet weather interuptions, the builders are happy with the progress. It's yet to be decided who will be eligible to study here but the navigator himself says the time for an institution like this is right. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.