Coming up on Te Karere... Family and friends of a hit and run victim mourn their loss. Family and friends of a hit and run victim mourn their loss. Parliament members honour the Treaty before being sworn in. Parliament members honour the Treaty before being sworn in. Te Arawa kapa haka groups come together in memory of one of its former kapa haka advocates. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. It was one way of acknowledging the Treaty of Waitangi in Parliament. A karakia was held at the House of Representatives before the official swearing-in of MPs this morning. It was feared that some Maori MPs would refuse to pledge allegiance to the Queen at the ceremony preferring instead to express a commitment to the Treaty. But it seems the karakia this morning averted the controversy. Putting the Treaty to the fore. All the parties, from ACT to United Future, came today. This was a gathering arranged by the Maori Party in response to not being able to pledge allegiance to the Treaty of Waitangi when giving the oath in Parliament. Something that has got MPs in trouble in the past. But now Maori have a forum to do so before the official oath. When I first came here to Parliament, there was nothing like this. It's beautiful, coming together, no matter what party you represent - coming together under one banner. The oath can be said in te reo Maori. An avenue many Maori have taken. Some non-Maori as well. References to God can also be left out. But there can be no mention of the Treaty. Despite that, the member of Te Tai Hauauru has his own way of acknowledging the Treaty. Te Ururoa Flavell put a bill through the house addressing this very issue, but to no avail. Despite the rules, the Treaty's supporters will not go quietly into the night. This is not over, and it won't be over until the Treaty is inserted into the oath. An issue bound to cause controversy in the years to come. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. He was a dedicated husband, dad, and a valued member of the community. Whanau and friends are in shock over the death of Richard Samuels who died from injuries sustained from an alleged hit and run. Manawa Wright has more. The community of Maraetai are in shock that one of their community pillars has fallen. Richard Samuels is currently laying in state at home. He was struck by a car outside a pub in the suburb of Botany during the early hours of Saturday morning. Today was spent remembering this special man. He was heavily involved in teaching sports to children. Despite this tragedy, they still remembered the hardcase times, like when how he would wash his car. However, it's a death that's delivered a big blow to the whanau and the community. This Wednesday, Samuels will go to Parirau Marae in the Far North and will lay there for a night before being buried next to his father. He leaves behind his wife, three children and a community in mourning for him. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. The hustings meetings for Labour's leadership election don't start until Wednesday but already endorsements have been made for some candidates. The EPMU predictably backed Andrew Little, and Labour's Maori Council support Nanaia Mahuta. Political reporter Irena Smith has more. Following the example set by its Maori Caucus, the wider Labour Party hopes to find the same success. The four candidates began their campaign at Ratana Pa. For us to appeal to our members we need to focus on them, the voters, the communities that want to see something different. They were invited to speak at Labour's Maori Council meeting of electorates. These voting papers will be sent out to members this week, but it seems the Maori Council will be backing one person. That is none other than Nanaia Mahuta. She says it's something that puts pressure on her to do well. I'd say to our party that we need to change; we need to embrace how we work in the Maori world to help the wider party. Even though some Maori members are voting for Nanaia, others are keeping quiet. And his message to the candidates... They need to keep to their word, tell us, all the members of the Labour Party, the same thing, instead of going around to the different meetings and saying something else. A challenge to uphold an honest and fair race, in the pursuit of party unity. Irena Smith, Te Karere. And while the Labour Party goes through the process of picking a new leader, a panel will be reviewing its dismal showing at this year's election which was Labour's worst result in nearly a hundred years. Pere Wihongi talked to the Maori women who have been commissioned to be part of the review. It went from bad to worse. And this is one of the reviewers in search of the reason why. I'm probably seen as the Maori face, and representing the broadcasting industry, but I think it's important to have a say as a mother because a major focus of theirs in on parents. Stacey Morrison has been named as a member on Labour's election performance review panel. It's good that they are taking this time to review their process, because they didn't achieve their goal. But Labour was successful in the nation's Maori seats. Which, according to Morrison, is the reason why she was chosen to be apart of the panel. That is why I was chosen for the panel, because I said that Labour needed to work with Maori because that is where they got their votes. Firstly, finding a new leader, Morrison also congratulates Nanaia Mahuta. She's a Maori woman who has ascended to the top. She's worked for Maoridom for many years so it's only right she stands in this leadership contest and I applaud her for putting her name forward. Looking to the future and searching for the answer... Right now we can say what it is, what result we have, and where to go from here. But for me, the biggest thing is to analyse their actions. The report is expected to be out by the end of February where a new way for Labour to move forward will be revealed. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. After the break, Aotearoa Kapa Haka Ltd has won the broadcast rights for Te Matatini for the next five years. Up and coming Ngaruawahia league star is set to make his mark. Aotearoa Kapa Haka Ltd has won the broadcast rights for the next five years to show Te Matatini. Aotearoa Kapa Haka Ltd is the same company that broadcasted the secondary nationals earlier this year. Just how the world's largest kapa haka event will be shown is still to be worked through but the secondary schools competition was streamed on the internet drawing in large crowds of people living here and overseas. Ngapuhi academic Hone Sadler releases his book tonight, Ko Tautoro Te Pito o Toku Ao. It's the culmination of 40 years' service to Maori education. Raniera Harrison flicked through the pages before the big launch tonight. Under the watchful eye of Tanenuiarangi. A scholar waits in anxiousness to revitalise the treasures of another era. And that is my proclamation, who will write our historical accounts for us? We should. Ko Tautoro Te Pito O Toku Ao is the name of Hone Sadler's new book, to be released tonight at another place close to his heart, Waipapa Marae, University of Auckland, and it's a reflection of everything he knows, a reflection of the world he was bought up in. In all my travels around the world, I would still find myself talking about the place that I grew up. My world is Tautoro. Although a bit worried, he still turned to the pen to allow these kinds of teachings to live on into the future. If you have something worth sharing you should write it down because of the fact that the ownership of your words can't be given to someone else. This expert has been the kaumatua of Te Wananga o Waipapa at The University of Auckland for 11 years now, and involved in the Maori educational sphere for nearly 40. This book is a collection of knowledge from those years, and further back. Some of the writings in the book have never been published before. They've been held in families and hapu for safe keeping. And he contends there are still many benefits The launch is tonight at 5pm. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. A 19-year-old teen from Ngaruawahia is set to be named for the Kiwis Four Nations opener against Australia this Saturday. As Peata Melbourne reports, the youngster will be reigniting the proud legacy of his great-grandfather. It's been an exhilarating ride for Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. The youngster left his hometown in Waikato for Australia, and is now set to follow his legendary great-grandfather, Steve Watene, the 1937 Kiwis captain. There's been a lot of praise for the Penrith Panthers player who seems the obvious replacement for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Jason Taumalolo has also been selected for the team, another youngster raised in NZ but known for playing for the under-16 Australian team. After being left out of the Kiwis 17 for the 2012 Anzac Test, he switched to Tonga last year. Now at 21 he seems a certain starter on Saturday. But for now, the focus is basking in fun and laughter in a fun-filled bonding session in preparation for this weekend's match. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Aaron Cruden, of Ngati Raukawa, is back in the All Blacks for the next leg of their tour. Cruden, seen here running the water when Colin Slade slotted the match winning goal against the Wallabies on Saturday, is back after being stood down for disciplinary reasons last month. Ironically, Colin Slade misses out on a tour spot, but he may earn a reprieve if Carter is deemed unfit to tour. The 34-man squad will play four tests against USA, England, After the break, Te Arawa kapa haka groups come together in memory of one of its former kapa haka prominent. And then we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Elite Te Arawa kapa haka are taking part in a sports competition called "Taini Town" to honour the memory of one of the world's kapa haka greats, Taini Morrison. While the event is a friendly affair, the competitive spirit wasn't too far away. Gritting their teeth with ferocious eyes. Seven senior Te Arawa kapa are participating in the third Taini Town competition. Today is all about getting Te Arawa kapa haka together. So it's really great to see those who have come. The competition includes crossfit, volley ball, netball, ki-o-rahi and power pulling. Despite the occasion, the competitive edge was unshakeable. Our kapa, Te Kapa o Te Whanoa, are a team of winners. If you're not a winner, you can't be on our team. So does that mean you have to look for another team? Hey hey hey! The initial event was actually founded by Morrison herself, as a way to bring together the Te Arawa groups after the big walk-out on the Matatini model of that time. Whakawhanaungatanga was really important to her. However, since Morrison's passing the following year, the event was also used to commemorate her. To hold onto our Maori culture, and what makes us unique as Te Arawa, excelling in haka. She was a brave woman, a woman of strength and brought everyone together, and we can see that today. Nga Uri o Te Whanoa won the overall trophy this year. The focus now turns to representing their icon and her legacy in Christchurch next year. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.