14 November 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Waitangi Tribunal say Maori never ceded sovereignty The smell of good food wafts through the city of Auckland for its food festival. And we have a look at some groups from the Auckland primary schools regional kapa haka competition. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. In a report released in the first phase of a large, Far North claim, the Waitangi tribunal ruled British signatories aim was to acquire power over both Maori and Pakeha, they did not explain this to the rangatira. But the Waitangi tribunal's findings are not legally binding, and Treaty Negotiations Minister, Chris Finlayson, says it does not change the fact that the Crown has sovereignty in NZ. She's believed to be the most powerful woman in the world. German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in NZ ahead of the G20 summit in Brisbane this weekend. After a formal welcome at Government House, the chancellor laid a wreath at Auckland War Memorial Museum and then visited Motutapu island to view a native bird protection program. As we go to air, Merkel is giving an address to business leaders at Sky City. Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world. It's expected to be a influential player at the G20 where the focus is on economic growth and job creation. Germany is an influential and respected member of the international community today, but two generations ago, it was a bitter enemy of most of the world including NZ. Many Maori lost their lives in WWII with Germany - none more so than the East Coast's 'C' company of the 28th Maori Battalion. This weekend that service and sacrifice will be forever enshrined with the opening of the C Company Museum in Gisborne. Irena Smith caught up with one of the few remaining veterans of C company, Noel Raihania, to garner his thoughts on the milestone. He's one of the last surviving members of the C Company. I sat down with my papa Noel Raihania. At his home in Tokomaru Bay, papa Noel was getting ready for the big opening. It's taken about six years to get it completed. There is only four of us left now from the C Company, but only two of us are well enough to attend the opening tomorrow. Behind me is the C Company Museum, it's a dream come true for my papa and his fellow soldiers. It's where they will be remembered into the future. Tomorrow when people enter the museum they will gain a sense of the great loss of the war, it begs the question just why would a 17-year-old young man want to go and fight in the war. This Sunday Papa will celebrate his 88th birthday. The opening for the museum kicks off at 7:30 am tomorrow. While it's a celebration, we the family and tribes of C Company also celebrate they have a living treasure in Papa Noel. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Today Te Maru o Nga Kura a Iwi o Aotearoa and the Education Review Office (ERO) collectively signed an agreement to work together. Hinerangi Goodman was there. An agreement between leaders representing kura a-iwi from throughout the country and representatives from the ERO, to work together acknowledging each other and what they have agreed upon. It encompasses the values of the Treaty of Waitangi and that ERO and Kura a-Iwi are equal. For some time this issue has been the subject of great debate. However, it was always about the best outcomes for our kids who are tomorrow's leaders. Our descendants will be educated in the traditions of their ancestors and will carry that knowledge in to the future. Now that an agreement has been set down between ERO and kura a-iwi, the future will be better and brighter if adhered to. By committing to work alongside each other equally, our children should be the ones to reap the benefits. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. A feast for the palate, the Taste of Auckland. NZ's biggest city kicked off the annual Taste of Auckland food festival. Hundreds of people weathered the rain and wind to treat themselves to the latest and classic food trends from around NZ and the world. But there was a question some event goers were asking, where are the traditional Maori kai? Manawa Wright reports. A feast for the senses... The masses pleasantly treat the taste buds to the plethora of tasty food available. On display are chefs showcasing their cooking prowess from the celebrity chefs to the not so celebrity chefs. from the celebrity chefs to the not so celebrity chefs. ...but where is the Maori kai? There's no food from the Maori bush... ...but there is seafood Also in attendance Tohu Wines, a business owned by Te Ati Awa. No matter the food whether it be raw, cooked, Maori or otherwise it's clear that the top echelons of food is paramount. The Taste of Auckland food festival will be open for the weekend in Western Springs show grounds, Auckland. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. After the break, the Government forms new relationship with NZ Rugby League. Ahead of the Kiwis Four Nations' final against the Kangaroos, the Government this morning announced a partnership with the NZ Rugby League. For more details, we cross live to Welington, to reporter Peata Melbourne. We're unable to provide subtitles. Peata Melbourne, thank you for your report. With more on rugby league, J-May joins me now. 3-times Dally M winner Johnathan Thurston will help 3-times Dally M winner Johnathan Thurston will help the North Queensland Cowboys defend their title in Auckland next January? He is one of the greats of the game and I'm pumped that he's going to line up next year. One of the most gifted footballers of this generation, JT adds class to what is already an awesome concept. Actually, don't be a hater, but I caught up with JT earlier this morning, and apart from him talking up the Nine's, there's some confusion around whether his dad is Maori, so I asked him. So that's settled then. But awesome guy and can't wait to see him in action at the Nine's. We also talked about tomorrow night's Four Nations final. As you'd expect, despite the Aussie team's preparations being hampered by sickness, he's backing the green and gold - and he'd be right to. The Kiwis haven't won consecutive games against Australia since 1953. I don't know who will win, but it will be a massive game. On to rugby, 13 changes to the All Blacks side to play Scotland Sunday morning - are they taking them too lightly? Just two players that started against England will start against Scotland. And while it appears to be a B team, the All Blacks selectors have the bigger picture to look at - their priority is finding the right team for next year's World Cup. Let's be honest, when you have Dan Carter and Richie McCaw starting, it's still a pretty formidable side. And just finally, Kiwi UFC fighter Mark Hunt is one step away from a world title fight? Sunday morning's fight in Mexico against Fabricio Werdrum is massive. The winner to fight the world champion Cain Velasquez. It's been a tough three weeks for Mark though. It was a late call-up. He's had just three weeks to prepare, and he's had to drop around 20kg. But if anyone can do it, the Super Samoan can. Jenny-May Coffin, thank you for your time. After the break, more than 200 Maori artists and indigenous artists are featured in this year's Toi Maori Art Markets in Wellington. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. More than 200 Maori artists are featured in this year's Toi Maori Art Markets in Wellington. It's a showcase of the country's best contemporary and traditional art works - An event uplifting Maori potential in the world of art. There's only one rule. You have to be of Maori descent. But not everyone's pieces get the tick. It could be said then that only the elite showcase here, with some provoking a surprising reaction by onlookers, like this cloak made from full Hoiho Penguin skins. The museum chose Roka to weave these cloaks from bird skins; some were ten years in the making. Bring anything from $100 to $100,000 if you intend to purchase any of these pieces. Shane Hansen showing off his gift of bringing a life force to his art he's named the Urban Taniwha. Many familiar faces and new can be found here. Fashion shows, discussion panels, and musicians - all the arts are being showcased at this year's Toi Maori Art Markets, and will finish up on Sunday. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.