22 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Multiple investigations are underway after police shoot a man in a hostage drama. Muttonbirds are on high demand with shortage throughout thecountry. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Head of news and production at Maori TV Julian Wilcox has resigned. Wilcox has been with the company since it began in 2004. Just recently he was demoted from General Manager to head of News and Production under the new CEO Paora Maxwell's restructure of Maori TV. He was sacked in 2005 for leaking information about Maori TV to other media outlets - then he was reinstated again. His last day will be the beginning of December. Three separate investigations have been launched after police shot a man in a hostage drama last night. He's been flown to hospital with critical head injuries. The Armed Offenders Squad was called out to the Waikato township of Kerepehi after reports of a domestic disturbance. People who live in the area are shocked because usually the area is a very quiet one. Changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act will go ahead. The Minister of Maori Development, Te Ururoa Flavell will lead the reforms to our land tenure system. Critics say the move could put Maori land ownership at risk, but the Government says that change is needed to create opportunities. Irena Smith reports. Making more land available will open the door to an untapped Maori economic boost for Maori. The new government plans to progress the changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act. In consultation with Maori around the country, there were concerns around the land being developed by outsiders and being lost completely. Minister Finlayson has handed responsibility for changes to the bill to new Minister of Maori Development, Te Ururoa Flavell. He refutes the allegations of some that the bill will mean the closure of the Maori Land Court, but instead says the bill will allow engaged owners to make governance and utilisation decisions without needing approval by the Maori Land Court. Flavell intends to speak to those who are reviewing the legislation and to find out what concerns people hold, before it is presented before Parliament. Irena Smith, Te Karere. New National Party Maori MP Tutehounuku "Nuk" Korako has been appointed chairperson of the Maori Affiars Select Committee. He has recently sworn his pledge of allegiance before the speaker of the house. Nanaia Mahuta has been appointed as deputy chair. There are eight representatives from five parties on the committee. Their first session will be held next week. If you're craving for a feed of muttonbirds, prepare to be disappointed. Suppliers say that all stocks of the delicacy are sold out till May next year. Pere Wihongi probed into why muttonbird supply is so depleted and discovered that an iwi's desire to uphold manaakitanga could be the main culprit. The muttonbirds and crying and so are Maori because there's none left to buy. There are no more muttonbirds available to be bought and won't be available again until next year. It's a very long time eh? We'll have to eat kereru instead! According to muttonbird providers the low availability is due to a bad season last year. And even though there were more birds this year available to harvest demand for the avian delicacy increased as well. On top of all that, the remaining stock has been purchased by one of the organisers of Te Matatini for the great hakari to be held next year at their powhiri. The powhiri will be held in the first week of March. It'll be a long five months until anyone who is lucky enough to get to the powhiri will be able to savour this tasty bird. However until then... Sorry! Muttonbirds will be in season again May next year for purchase. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. After the break, At lunch time today, the Haunui waka hourua departed once again from our shores under the guidance of tohunga whakatere waka, Hoturoa Kerr. The crew of this voyage are about promoting conservation through traditional kaupapa Maori. Raniera Harrison was aboard Haunui as they prepared to depart on their six week voyage. Prayers and sermons to clear the foamy waters of Tangaroa. Blown by the strong winds of Tawhirimatea. To take these customs on to the water, so they guide us on our voyage. 13 sailors in total set out today from Auckland's NZ Maritime Museum to Australia on the double hulled boat, Haunui, and according to its captain, Hoturoa Kerr, there's more than one initiative that the crew will be perpetuating. To take the esoteric knowledge pertaining to the indigenous oceanic boundaries to the summit which we have been invited to in Sydney. For two young sailors however, this is the chance of a lifetime. To learn the teachings and protocols of our ancestors, those of which guided them as they sailed in days gone yonder. To learn the teachings and protocols of our ancestors, those of which guided them as they sailed in days gone yonder. It's his first time aboard a double hulled sea faring vessel, and even though Mohi Gilani hails from Malaysia, his complete worldview is unarguably, Maori. his complete worldview is unarguably Maori. To know the exact location where the sun will rise and where it will set, if he knows that, then he will never be lost. Hetet had one thing to say before setting off. This is us embodying traditions our ancestors passed down to us. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. Aucklanders were treated to a magical experience today. More than 150 of the region's school kids joined forces with two of Aotearoa's artistic powerhouses in creating a modern Maori fairy tale called Te Manu Ahi. The might of the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra teamed with the artistry of the Atamira Dance Academy teamed with the artistry of the Atamira Dance Academy Maori culture has huge significance for the orchestra Maori culture has huge significance for the orchestra Maori culture has huge significance for the orchestra whose been involved with this type of project for the past four years. This year, the two creative powerhouses called on five Auckland schools to get involved through their unique programme, Whakapiri. For most of the 150+ students, For most of the 150+ students, it's their first time ever on a production stage. While it's a one-time-only production, with scores like those from the famous Harry Potter movies, and modern dance moves, it's one performance they're sure not to forget. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. 'Deadlands' - a Maori feature film premieres in Auckland tonight. The movie is already receiving rave reviews and there's talk it could be in the running for an Oscar. and there's talk it could be in the running for an Oscar. But the people who made the movie are not of Maori descent, our reporter Peata Melbourne asks - our reporter Peata Melbourne asks what then defines a Maori film in this day and age? Over the years, Maori film makers have found unique ways to tell Maori stories. They're evolving in the new era compared to that of Barry Barclays who defined an authentic Maori story as one which has a Maori writer, director and producer. Hollywood is talent-based which presented Taika Waititi with an opportunity to make Moana in collaboration with Disney. The new movie The Dead Lands is all in te reo Maori, and a Maori story, but it's makers are all non-Maori, which raises the question, has the definition of a Maori film changed in this new era? So while there are stories that might be tailored for an international audience, at the end of the day the stories come from Maori. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Yesterday he was named to make his debut for the Kiwis league team. Today he's been ruled out due to an injury. That's the cruel twist of fate that teenage league star Manawa Wright has the latest. From joy to uncertainty. Whilst partaking in recreational activities at Surfers Paradise, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak broke bones in his foot, breaking his dream of starting on the wing this weekend for the Kiwis. As for this weekend's big game against Australia, with 5 new caps expected to start on their roster, Skills of the Kiwis side aside, when it comes to defeating Australia, the uncertainty is rife. A positive going into the weekend test, there is no question of a broken leg to barnstorming debut player Jason Taumalolo. In addition to attacking prowess, to win, one must defend vigorously for 80 minutes. The test match between the Kiwis and the Australians takes place on Saturday night, the first battle is the mental one. Win the mental battle and it may well assist in putting a stop to a 9 game losing streak against the Aussies. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. After the break, these Rotorua residents look to change their way of living for a better health and future. for a better health and future. And we have the weather. '80S ACTION MUSIC Get down! Brandon! Brandon! Don't worry. I've got my vest. I'll just slip this on. (SIGHS) SCREAMS: No! SEAGULLS CRY To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Rotorua health clubs have been training tirelessly in a weightless competition called Tu Hauora run by a film production company, but the results are here to stay. Maori continue to dominate the obesity stats. However, this group are punching their way out. At the beginning of the year, I experienced heart problems. How old are you? 21. Food gets me bad, especially food like McDonalds and KFC. 40 brave Rotorua residents are taking part in 2Kaha's weight loss competition and are doing it for whanau. It's a challenge that started eight weeks ago between two teams of twenty people each called 2Hiringa and 2Kotahi. Both are led by renowned fitness experts from Ludus Magnus gym in Auckland. from Ludus Magnus Gym in Auckland. The majority of them weighed over 100kgs and they've started their fitness journey with no experience whatsoever. And as the weekend draws closer, they work together, with strength training, running and burpees the order of the day. We've done 200 burpees in one workout. This weekend is the last challenge. However these fitness marvels hope that everyone Kereama Wright, 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.