13 November 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Convicted drug offender Leeza Ormsby returns home to New Zealand. Convicted drug offender Leeza Ormsby returns home to New Zealand. The Ministry of Education has begun informing schools of their new decile ratings. And Auckland regionals has begun for primary schools kapa haka, but are we putting our kids under too much pressure? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Yesterday, the Te Arawa woman was released from the Bali jail where she was imprisoned for 9 months for a drug possession offence. She was met by immigration officials and taken to the airport for immediate deportation. Although Ormsby lived in Sydney for many years, she was deported to NZ as she was born in Rotorua and is classed as a New Zealand citizen. Ormsby's whanau say she wants to settle in Wellington. The Ministry of Education A Maori art organisation has come out saying there is no excuse for tertiary providers failing to assess students properly. This comes after Taranaki's Western Institute of Technology revoked the Maori performance arts qualifications of almost 400 graduates who have been taught and tested incorrectly. According to Garry Nicholas, general manager of Toi Maori Aotearoa, there's no difference between assessing an arts student. He says the benchmarks government authorities have put in place are very clear. Tomorrow Auckland will be abuzz with 20+ kapa haka competition at this year's kura tuatahi haka regionals. Today, schools were welcomed by host school Te Kura Kaupapa Maori-a-rohe o Mangere. I spoke to one of the tutor's, Mahanga Pihama, earlier on about whether or not too much pressure is being put on our young children. We're unable to provide subtitles. That was Mahanga Pihema. We've had a lot of feedback on our Facebook page. Wairua Waka Ora said it's about preparing kids Wairua Waka Ora said it's about preparing kids for the secondary and Matatini stages. It's great! The Ministry of Education has begun informing schools of their new decile ratings. Decile ratings determine how much money is available to be spent at every state school. Pere Wihongi canvassed schools with high numbers of Maori students for their opinions. Some schools waiting anxiously, it's the week where all schools will be made aware of their deciles Our school has not changed. We're still a decile 1 school. This is Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Manurewa, the decile reflecting the community of the school where housing mostly consists of rental and government homes. Although it may be as a decile 1 school, the result of that is around $4800 per student per year. the result of that is around $800 per student per year. It's hard for us to get Maori resources because we have a lack of them, so the majority of the resources are the teachers work. On average, for a school of 300 students. Around $300,000 is funded to a decile 1 school. In comparison to a decile 10 school who will only get roughly $13,000. And only 15 minutes west of Manurewa is 'The Gardens School' which according to the Ministry of Education is a decile 10 school. Of the 2,400 schools of the nation, 1/3 will rise, 1/3 will go down, Of the 2,400 schools of the nation, 1/3 will rise, 1/3 will go down, and for the rest, the status quo will remain. So if the decile of the school has risen, less funding is received. But if the decile is raised. But the question is, is this system working? With the school being so small, I think it's great, but we'd still like to see more funding to help boost the kids' education and to go towards more resources. Funding cuts for schools who have increased will not commence until June of 2016. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. After the break, the Silver Ferns are off on their first trip to Fiji. the Silver Ferns are off on their first trip to Fiji. A former Maori All Black is gearing up for the game of his life. The Silver Ferns are set for their first ever trip to Fiji next February for the inaugural Oceania Netball Tri series. They'll play two tests against Fiji and one against Samoa. We caught up with dual international Vilimaina Davu who says it will be a netball spectacle for her netball mad nation. This netball great is excited about the news. This netball great is excited about the news. This is a first for the Silver Ferns. They will travel to Fiji for the inaugural Oceania Netball Tri series in February next year. They have committed to taking 12 Silver Ferns where they are scheduled to play two tests against Fiji and one against Samoa. A perfect competition destination where you can mix in the sun, fun, sport and kai all in one journey. This is the most popular sport for Maori women, something our two countries have in common. No doubt Fiji and Netball NZ are looking forward to promoting this competition, but Davu has not yet received the official request via email. It's a series that will bring together Pacific nations, and add to the Silver Ferns' World Cup build up next year. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. Ngapuhi flyer and former Maori All Blacks star, Sean Maitland is playing in the match of his life on Sunday. But not for who you think. The Tokoroa home town hero will line up for Scotland against the All Blacks at Murrayfield on Sunday. Raniera Harrison caught up with Sean to talk allegiances, and playing against his mates. Remember this guy? Well, now the former Crusaders winger has switched allegiances. He's a thistle of Scotland. Dotting down for his new home team at the weekend against Argentina. Murrayfield is a long way from home for Tokoroa hometown hero Sean Maitland, but he's basking in the glory of the occasion - taking on the All Blacks this Sunday. But he'll be doing all he can to put emotions aside, to add to his two tries for Scotland in his 13 outings in the blue jersey. And he's not too worried about getting a bit of flak on-field from his fellow countrymen either... He caught up with Crusaders counterparts Ryan Crotty and Colin Slade for dinner last night. The likelihood of him donning the black jersey again? Something tells me that that might be harder than he thinks come Sunday. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. As part of the build-up to the Cricket World Cup which will be played here next year, the coveted trophy is being taken throughout the country. Today it was in Rotorua. Hinerangi Goodman gauged whether the aim of promoting the game among Maori gained any traction. As though it's Jesse Ryder himself hitting the ball, but no, As if it's Jesse Ryder himself hitting the ball, but no, it's Demonte Karere who's doing his best with Chris Harris, one of the stars of the world of cricket The aim in taking this World Cup trophy to the regions is to encourage more people to learn about cricket, and a great chance for those not just in the big towns, but also from the smaller regions like Rotorua. World cup cricket tournaments began in the 70's. In 1992, although there was a heroic challenge by the Black Caps for a World Cup in NZ, it was not to be. Cricket is not a favourite game for many Maori people, Cricket is not a favourite game for many Maori people, only a handful, if that, turned up while we were here, but the aim was to attract as many people to come down anyway, who knows, you may enjoy it. The cricket tournaments will be held over the upcoming summer months. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. After the break, Te Wananga o Raukawa's lifestyle facility Te Wananga o Raukawa's lifestyle facility is Otaki's place to be. And then we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Te Wananga o Raukawa's premier lifestyle facility Nga Purapura, has become the place-to-be for Otaki locals. The $10 million building was established by the Wananga to contribute to the survival was built by the Wananga to contribute to the survival and well-being of Maori. Three years on, its unique Maori approach to health has the wider community a-buzz. From the youth to the elderly, Nga Purapura is the place where Otaki residents are flocking to. The youth in particular are coming in herds, Nga Purapura is the place where Otaki residents are flocking to. The youth in particular are coming in herds, from here and afar, Levin to Paraparaumu. At the start, only six people were seen in the Kori Kaumatua classes. It wasn't long before the classes had 12 people, It wasn't long before the classes had 12 people, then 20, now there's around 50-60 attending. Some thought the facility was exclusively for Maori. We've seen people of all ethnicities from the area coming along to get together, so it could be said perhaps that Maori principles have a place amongt all peoples. The building is part of Te Whare Wananga o Raukawa, only fitting then it was built on Maori philosophy. You've done the chest press? Yip. GRAB. With that in mind, there's an area for physical activities, for learning and mind stimulation, a bonding area and a place of peace. During its inception, locals were apprehensive about establishing a building for the sake of fitness. Its gains clearly visible but the challenges remain, Nga Purapura now have their eyes set on encouraging troubled youth to the facility. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. 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