30 October 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... A translator of the house has had to apologise for translating Maori questions to English incorrectly. for translating Maori questions to English incorrectly. The future looks bright for a new Te Arawa publication. Three paintings by revered NZ artist Charles Goldie have fetched almost $900,000 at auction. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The NZ Maori Wardens Association is stepping up their call for changes to the outdated Maori Community Development Act 1962. They say it's holding them back from better serving the wider public and communities. Hinerangi Goodman walked a beat with the Rotorua branch of the Maori Wardens today. It's seen as a racist act, one which holds back the NZ Maori Wardens fullest potential - an archaic law that needs to be changed. Within the last two weeks, throughout NZ many thousands have been signing a petition in support of these changes. Here in Rotorua the numbers have already reached 4000. With time marching on, it's quite obvious that things must change. Dealing with these changes are demanding, and recognising it's time to move forward in addressing those issues which have hung about for too long. The wardens say it's been over a hundred years since this law was introduced, and the time has come to update and make it relevant to the times. The Maori Wardens say they will persevere until a resolution has been agreed to, if not, there may be a hikoi to Parliament. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. A translator has had to apologise to the Maori Party for not translating a question properly asked by party list member Marama Fox. The question was asked in Maori in the debating chambers but then had to be asked again in English as the translation was different. The Maori Party always uses the Maori Language in the house. And most of the time the English translation is clear and correct. Marama Fox asked her question again in English. The Maori Party says that defeats the purpose of asking questions in Te Reo Maori. Having our questions translated is something the Maori Party helped to establish, it's important that we get it right and that this right is upheld for days to come. The clerk of the house says the translator didn't hear part of the question in Maori, so his translation wasn't exact, but it is the first time this has happened. Maori MPs say its important to get it right. The issue has been resolved, but the aim is to still ensure the language is spoken often in the house. And he says Maori MPs are not the only people allowed to speak Maori language but would like to see all MPs can have a go. Irena Smith, Te Karere. The Maori Language Commission registers translators, so what is their response to yesterday's incident? And are they confident in the skills of translators on their register? Heta Gardiner reports. We're unable to provide subtitles. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. Maori media has taken a bit of a blow in the last few weeks with the loss of TVNZ's Maori and Pacific department and the resignation of Julian Wilcox. But today saw a gathering of Maori media under a different light - the opening ceremony of 'Mangai Nui', Te Arawa - a tribe of great orators and fighters. It's only the beginning for the Maori newspaper of Te Arawa. Mangai Nui will be published under the Rotorua Daily Post. This eight leaf newspaper will be the first Maori publication published under the Daily Post. We need to work with Pakeha in this field. We work together to produce great results. A result that will see all Te Arawa related issues published by Te Arawa descendants. To read information in the Maori world, from a Maori perspective, in Te Reo Maori, how can you beat that? Flavell also says the hope now is that the newspaper will go nationally. Here is the example, leave it to grow and blossom and hopefully other iwi can follow suite. Next Monday will see the first publication. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. After the break, three paintings by revered NZ artist Charles Goldie have fetched almost $900,000 at auction. Willie Apiata VC is rubbing shoulders with more English royalty. Constable Luke Ronaki was one of 76 to graduate from the Royal New Zealand Police College today. Graduates hail from all around the globe from a range of backgrounds, but Ronaki comes with a particular set of skills that he intends to use to bridge gaps between the community and police. Peata Melbourne caught up with him before the graduation. Rehearsing for the big moment... Luke Ronaki will officially become a new cop on the block today. But unlike the average cop, Luke comes with a special set of skills, and with a strong background in kapa haka, ta moko and whakairo - he's a man with many talents. Both his parents are profoundly deaf, and it's his belief that he will fill a special place within the police force. His family will arrive this afternoon to support him on his big day, and all he wants is to make them proud. He will be posted to the Counties Manukau District as a Policeman. He will be posted to the Counties Manukau District as a policeman. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Three paintings by prolific New Zealand artist Charles Goldie have fetched almost $900,000 at auction. The paintings were among nearly 90 works of art by top New Zealand artists up for sale. Mr Goldie died in 1947, but his work still has a loyal following. Most of the paintings sold, bringing in more than $1.5 million. Honoured war veterans from New Zealand and Australia have gathered in London for a remembrance service. Former soldier Willie Apiata was one of 23 veterans who met Prince Harry at St James Palace after the re-dedication for members of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association. Prince Harry was representing his father Prince Charles, president of the organisation. Aotearoa's best songwriters are in Wellington gearing up for this year's Silver Scroll Awards. Before the event kicks off in a couple of hours, The Kiwis test against Samoa is shaping up to be a little bit more than expected for Adam Blair. Welcomed home to Whangarei today with a rousing reception. We caught up with the Kiwis star where he talks about coming from Whangarei's roughest suburb. Raniera Harrison reports. A stirring welcome home for one of their own. The multitudes of the north came out to Kensington Park today, however, for one in particular, the star Kiwis forward, Adam Blair, a return home was just what he needed. And now the boy from Hokianga gets the chance to reunite with his biggest fan. He was a good boy. Good at school. Though he wasn't the best at writing, but he was a champion at running - From the glamour of top-flight football, Adam Blair has humble beginnings in Otangarei, one of the roughest suburbs in the north. This is the former Blair residence, the house where Adam and his seven younger siblings grew up. Around here, he's remembered as a cheeky Maori boy with big dreams and aspirations. There's the million dollar question, will Adam Blair be given the leading honours on his home pitch on Saturday? Whether or not that dream to lead the haka on home soil comes true, Blair is home, and home is where the heart is. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. After the break, NZ's top music artists gather in Wellington for the Silver Scroll Awards. We also have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Aotearoa's best songwriters are in Wellington gearing up for this year's Silver Scroll Awards. Before the event kicks off in a couple of hours, we managed to catch a couple of finalists in the only Maori category of the awards. Oriini Tipene-Leach reports. The red carpet's all rolled out... And the competition has all but arrived. The nominees are all remarkable, so I'm happy. Rob Ruha launched his first album earlier this year titled 'Tiki Tapu'. Tiki Tapu is also the title of Ruha's hit song, a finalist for the Maioha Award. I'm elated and excited to have made the finals. As for tonight, only God knows. Manea is another first-time finalist at the APRA Silver Scrolls, but their singers are no strangers to the mainstream music industry. Their song 'Kei Muri Pea' is what got them onto tonight's silver list It's been 10 years since the only Maori category at these awards were first introduced. Past winners include Ngahiwi Apanui, Whirimako Black and Awanui Reeder. But tonight these competitors are chasing silver to add to awards they won a couple of months back at the Maori Music Awards. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki.