13 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Former Labour leader David Cunliffe removes himself from contention and backs another candidate. A kura kaupapa in Auckland look to stop children from eating bad food. Silver Ferns captain ruled out for the rest of the year. Kayla Cullen steps up as replacement. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Less than two hours ago, former Labour leader David Cunliffe has pulled out of the race for the Labour leadership. To bring us up to date with the latest development is our political reporter, Irena Smith. It's a new working week and a new announcement from Labour. David Cunliffe has withdrawn from Labour's leadership race. He says he would still like to contest the position, and he has the support, but he believes it's in the best interest of the party that he steps aside for a new leader. He has had support from Maori in the past, what did he say about that? He's urging his Maori and Pasifika supporters to give their votes to Andrew Little. Cunliffe said Little is the right man to fill his shoes. What is the leadership process? Grant Robertson, David Parker and Andrew Little are contesting the leadership, but there is still time for more with nominations closing tomorrow at 5pm. Labour are looking to renew their party and install a leader who can bring some much needed unity. The challenge for Labour's caucus is to put a fresh face forward for the deputy role, perhaps female - someone young and new. Thank you for the update Irena Smith. Hunting in Te Urewera has been put in hold. Previously, hunters with DOC permits were allowed in Te Urewera but with the recent Tuhoe Treaty settlement, the iconic tribal estate operates under a new set of rules. Hinerangi Goodman has more. For many years access for hunting in the Urewera Park was only permitted by gaining a hunting permit from the Department of Conservation (DOC). The system is now undergoing change and permits are under review. This is causing angst among some hunters and groups. Some allege they were not aware and have not been notified by DOC about the pending changes. Tamati Kruger, member of the new Te Urewera Board, says this isn't new. In fact, talks have been ongoing for the last 10 years about reviewing all permits issued by DOC. Tuhoe's intent is to not deliberately keep hunters out of the Urewera Park but simply to review with the Crown the law established by others regarding the park. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. What's for lunch? It's a question probably asked up and down the country this morning as our kids went back to school However, one Auckland kura kaupapa has decreed all food in all kura kaupapa Maori should be healthy. Raniera Harrison went on a school trip to see what the kids are having for lunch. 7am at the Tamati-Paratene residence. It's back to school which means filling up the lunchboxes. They aren't so focussed on fatty and sugar-packed foods anymore, whether they're at school, or anywhere else. Like many other households around the country, the Tamati-Paratene whanau are preparing to send their four kids back to school for the beginning of Term 4. There's no chips, no biscuits, none of that. It's all fruit and vegies, some sandwiches, but no pies or noodles. Why do we think it's OK to feed our children lots of sugar and salt knowing that at the end of the day these are the foods that are harming Maori the most? That's the big question today from principal of Auckland's TKKM o Te Kotuku, Keri Pewhairangi Charlie, but most think that it's the parent's job to control what goes in to lunchboxes. It was Koka Keri from the school who challenged us as parents to make sure we provided healthy food for our kids. For the benefit of our children's mental, physical, and spiritual health as they continue to learn. At first I thought, this is really difficult for adults, how would the children get on? If the body isn't healthy, how can the mind be healthy, how can the spirit be healthy? They must work in unison, and that's one of the biggest focuses of Maori-language immersion system, the complete identity of the student. She's right, all healthy foods to strengthen our kids. If they look after their physical health they'll achieve academically and at life. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. After the break, are we planning for retirement? are we planning for retirement? The Maori art community mourn one of its great artist. Newly-elected Maori Women's Welfare League president Prue Kapua says that the league needs to be more vocal on Maori issues. Heta Gardiner finds out more. Korowai, cloaking the responsibility on her shoulders. This is the powhiri for the new president of the Maori Women's Welfare League (MWWL), Prue Kapua. She fills the seat left vacant by Katerina O'Brian. Kapua is a lawyer and a long time support of the league. MWWL was established in 1951, and its first president was Dame Whina Cooper. The league had a lot of influence in those days, and was the first Maori organisation of its kind. But in recent times the league has lost its voice and its influence, something the new president wants to rectify. But the new president does not just simply want to be heard. There is a big job ahead to fill the shoes of great women of the past. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. Survey reveals many NZers are not planning for retirement. In this business, a welcoming voice greets you upon entering, an elderly woman who feels the financial struggles in the minimal superannuation she receives. Just another person caught up in the trap of inadequate retirement planning. Young and old alike, NZers in general aren't thinking about the rainy days that might come. NZers don't have a clue about aspects of NZ superannuation. The new research conducted by the Commission for Financial Literacy and Retirement Income, nearly half couldn't say what age it kicks in. However this budget advisor says the issue is even bigger than that. Financial experts have been saying that a time will come when retirement funds will be discontinued. It's clear that if the government and NZers don't address this issue the future will be much harder. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. The Maori art community has been hit hard with the loss of Dr Johnathan Mane-Wheoki. Mane-Wheoki was a well-known Maori curator who was the head of ELAM School of Fine Arts at Auckland University from 2009 to 2012. Te Karere was fortunate enough to get Mane-Wheoki's last broadcasted interview in a story we covered four months ago. Pere Wihongi with more. An expert with words. An expert who we have now lost. The art society as well as Maoridom, have suffered a huge loss in the passing of Dr Johnathan Mane-Wheoki. The Northland are feeling his loss as well as Maoridom. He was well-recognised for his work. He held many high level positions in the arts. A former head of arts and visual culture at Te Papa Tongarewa, and head of arts at ELAM School of Fine Arts. He was also appointed Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) a few months ago. He was an example for painting, for writing, for carving all those talents, and he was never a show-off. But despite the distinctions, he remained humble. This quality of his will be remembered. He always kept to the traditions of our ancestors, that being humility. His body will lie at Waipapa Marae on Friday. A final church service will be held at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Auckland before he will be taken back to Northland for his burial on Sunday. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. Let's take another look at today's top stories. Former Labour leader David Cunliffe removes himself from contention and backs another candidate. A kura kaupapa in Auckland look to stop children from eating bad food. The Maori art community mourn one of its great artist. After the break, Kayla Cullen replaces Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua. And then we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. The Silver Ferns have called in Mystics defender Kayla Cullen to the squad for Wednesday's fourth test against Australia, after Captain Casey Kopua dislocated her patella in Sydney. The Ngapuhi descendant said today she's counting on her speed for Wednesday's match. One's misfortune, another's opportunity. Her excitement of being asked by Coach Waimarama Taumaunu seems to have an affect on her confidence. The Silver Ferns were outclassed by Australia in Sydney during the weekend, 47-34. Kopua suffered a serious knee injury leaving her curled up in pain and in tears. A pain felt by all her team mates. Northern Mystics Temalisi Fakahokotau is closer to getting on the court, and if Cullen gets a shot, she'll be counting on biggest strength. Kopua's expected to have the diagnosis confirmed by tomorrow, potentially facing a six-month recovery period before she re-enters the realm of the Silver Ferns. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.