14 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Te Wananga o Aotearoa staff concerned about restructure and possible job losses. The Labour leadership deadline is coming up and the battle is just starting to heat up. The Bay of Plenty Council adopts new Maori title. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Nominations for the Labour leader close in less than an hour, but it looks like it'll be a man race for the job of leader of the opposition. But with the drama of the contest playing out in the media spotlight, a Labour Maori MP says he's over it. Irena Smith reports. While talks in the corridors continue amongst his mates, Kelvin Davis wants a change of focus. Davis was surprised at the withdraw of David Cunliffe, but says it's good to narrow it down to three and get on with deciding who is the preferred leader. No Maori candidate for leader, so the question is; should there be a Maori deputy? But he says don't put the cart before the horse; Labour needs a leader and that should be the priority. Davis hopes Maori supporters will not have to watch a dirty leadership battle that will last another five weeks. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Change at NZ's largest Maori organisation - Te Wananga o Aotearoa - is causing major concern. Structural reviews by the new executive panel and plans to dissolve its subsidiary the Open Wananga could spell the end of hundreds of jobs. Oriini Tipene-Leach has more. They've only just started, but already the eight new Te Wananga o Aotearoa managers are revamping their office. I don't know the answer to that question because managers are meeting with staff of Te Wananga o Aotearoa and the Open Wananga. The CEO isn't denying that job losses may occur due these changes. At the end of the month, what we need to know are the numbers. and over 1400 There are around 120 staff employed by the Open Wananga, and over 1400 at Te Whare Wananga o Aotearoa. Te Karere has heard that some staff members in Te Awamutu have received letters last week saying their jobs may be at risk. I can't speak on that at the moment because we're all still in talks about the plans. Restructuring of the wananga started three years ago, before the exit of former Wananga CEO, Bentham Ohia. As many as 40 managers have left the wananga in the last year over issues the institution is facing. The managers are focused on supporting all staff during this time. However, we don't know what the outcome will be. The utmost priority is the survival of Te Whare Wananga o Aotearoa. But which department and whose job will get the chop? That's the question on everyone's lips. All Northland children are set to get free GP visits and prescriptions until their 13th birthday. The rest of the country will join Northland when a new government scheme starts in July next year. But the Northland DHB is launching its own funding programme early because families there struggle so much with the cost of healthcare. They hope that making medical care more accessible will reduce the number of hospital admissions from preventable illnesses. Te Tumu Paeroa is launching a new website that will focus on providing information on Maori land blocks and how to better manage them. Heta Gardiner has more. As the world evolves so does the Maori world. We can gather this information, using the technology of this new world. This is the 'My Whenua' website, something that Te Tumu Paeroa has been working on for 18 months. Its purpose is to share and amalgamate information about the land that they oversee. So this key information can be accessed easily. Someone can access this information in NZ, or anywhere in the world. And it's a resource that is likely to be used extensively. Te Tumu Paeroa serves 70,000 land owners, under 2000 trusts. In the past, everything was done with a hard copy. They would either go to the Maori Land Court, or call us and have hard copies sent. All of that has a cost. Te Tumu Paeroa is also hopeful that the owners and their descendants use these resources for years to come. At the first instance it will be for the owners themselves, but eventually it will be for their children and grandchildren. They'll be labouring in the garden today, but running the land tomorrow. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. After the break, the Pacific Nations look to tackle one of its main problems; domestic violence. The Bay of Plenty Council adopts new Maori title. Domestic violence is one of the key topics being discussed at a conference for Pacific police bosses in Auckland this week. And as Manawa Wright reports, it's a problem that plagues most Pacific nations. Domestic violence is not just a Maori issue, it also plagues the Pacific Islands. $80 million have been invested by the NZ Government $80 million have been invested by the NZ Government $80 million has been invested by the NZ Government into the forum of the Pacific Islands chiefs of police to be able to exchange information and formulate strategies on how to combat crimes which includes domestic violence. on how to combat crimes which includes domestic violence. The Pacific peoples are well known for being very family orientated, The Pacific peoples are well known for being very family orientated, a foundation for today's meeting. 49% of Maori women have experienced domestic violence, and the mitigating factors that result in domestic violence are complex. So a multi govt agency approach in collaboration with the NZP is required to remedy this situation. Unfortunately issues of domestic violence in the Pacific Islands are very similar. Domestic violence is a huge issue, however Wallace Haumaha, deputy chief executive for Maori for NZP says the main goal for all police is clear. For the duration of this week, For the duration of this week, the NZ police will continue talks with the chiefs of the Pacific Islands' chiefs of police to create pathways for reducing domestic violence in all the pacific nations which will be taken back to their respective countries. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. In a move to make changes to the name Te Moana a Toi, Get rid of debt to grow your savings. That's the message being spread on marae throughout the country this national Money Week. As Peata Melbourne reports, there are concerns that too many Maori there are concerns that too many Maori are taking on high-interest loans. Many Maori remain financially illiterate, so being Money Week, Being Money Week, the Commission of Financial Literacy and Retirement Income are holding seminars throughout Auckland for savings, shrinking debt, and investment planning. We're teaching ways that they could buy homes or get into international business. The biggest challenge has been changing the mind-set that it's only for Pakeha. That's what many elderly people believe. We need to re-inform them and take our place in the world. The Commission explained to Ngati Whatua participants today that it starts with looking at your balance sheet and the money coming in and going out. Once you know this, you can begin to change what you are doing and bring your debts down. and bring your debts down. Mihi Blair has already begun her journey Mihi Blair has already begun her journey in to taking care of her family's financial well-being and buying a home. For her, investments are a priority, but she also understands why it's not at the forefront of many family's minds when day-to-day living is a struggle, especially living in Auckland. Six more seminars will be held around Auckland teaching financial literacy. They will then move out to the regions. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. After the break, In a move to make changes to the name Te Moana a Toi, the BOP Regional Council has voted unanimously to adopt the name Toi Moana which will now co-exist alongside that of its Pakeha counterpart. It's said the name was chosen because it was easier to pronounce for those not fluent in te reo. Hinerangi Goodman caught up with Mauao councillor Awanuiarangi Black who explains the reasons behind the change. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council or Te Kaunihera a Rohe o Toimoana, previously Te Moana a Toi, covers a huge geographical area, stretching from the East Cape to Waihi, to Tongariro, north of Taupo, It's not as if they sanctioned a Maori name for the first time It's not as if they sanctioned a Maori name for the first time because a Maori name was already in place. Some didn't always agree, but now all the councillors have voted for Toimoana. The new title relates to all hapu and iwi The council was the first to install Maori wards, so it's not like te reo Maori is not included here. All the sitting councillors voted unanimously without opposition. The idea has been discussed over the last few years by all councillors, now both the Pakeha and the Maori names will be made official. Both names will now co-exist. In time the name Toimoana may become the preferred name overall In time, the name Toimoana may become the preferred name overall because it's shorter, beautiful and easier to pronounce. In time, the name Toimoana may become the preferred name overall In time, the name Toimoana may become the preferred name overall because it's shorter, beautiful and easier to pronounce. because it's shorter, beautifu,l and easier to pronounce. It will appeal to all. It is hoped the time will come when the Maori name will become the default. Perhaps this shows Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. After the break, ex-Warrior Lance Hohaia has been charged ex-Warrior Lance Hohaia has been charged for hitting another player in the face with his forearm in the Super League final. And then we have the weather. Breaking news Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta has just advised Te Karere that she intends to stand for the Labour leadership. She will make an official announcement at 4.30pm this afternoon. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Former Warriors player Lance Hohaia has been charged with a Grade B offence after he allegedly started a flare-up with a forearm in the British Super League grand final. But Wigan's Ben Flower has been charged with a 'Grade F offence', the worst possible charge, after he retaliated violently, attacking St Helen's Hohaia, striking him a second time while he was unconscious on the ground. Flower is expected to be suspended for at least eight weeks. The Silver Ferns have been finding support from players past as they creep closer to an unwanted record. Their eight-match losing streak against Australia, already equalling the second worst statistic against their Trans-Tasman rivals. Former Fern Noeline Taurua was part of the 1998 team who holds the record of 10 straight losses. Former players were on hand to help them at training today after the loss of Captain Casey Kopua. Her former coach believes Kopua has the mental edge to overcome her injury. Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is adamant his shoulder injury won't affect his match-up against Sherman 'The Tank' Williams on Thursday night. If there were any doubts about the strength of his shoulder they were quickly put to rest at a contact session with trainer Kevin Barry. Earlier this year Sherman Williams was the sparring partner of world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.