24 November 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... A former Northland principal continues to have support despite being found guilty of serious misconduct. Labour announces its new line up - with Kelvin Davis given high ranking. Willie Jackson is calling for a review on the Auckland Independent Maori Statutory Board's processes Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Kelvin Davis is the big winner today in Labour's new line up. After winning Te Tai Tokerau seat, he has been promoted to Labour's bench. But Nanaia Mahuta's experience sees her retain her position as Labour's highest ranking Maori MP. Irena Smith has the details. A new team and strategy for Labour. Kelvin Davis wears the Number 8 jersey, but he has a year to prove himself to the captain. His new portfolios include Police and Corrections. Davis says he has some good advisors in his family. Nanaia Mahuta is the highest ranking Maori MP for Labour. She continues to be spokesperson for Maori Development. Mahuta has gone from the number 8 to fourth on the list. And Grant Robertson has been rewarded with 3rd on the list and the important finance role. Annette King is deputy leader. The new look caucus will have its first meeting tomorrow. Irena Smith, Te Karere. It's flawed and it needs to be done again. That's the ruling of a high court judge on the selection process of Matawaka representatives on the Auckland Council's Indpendent Maori Statutory Board. And as Raniera Harrsion reports, the verdict had led to an unsuccessful candidate calling for a complete review of how representatives are picked. The different voices of Auckland are resonating. They need to remember that the majority of Maori living in Auckland, are in fact, descendants from outside the region. And they need to be honoured. This is the call from Willie Jackson, and he is supported by the latest High Court ruling stating that the Independent Maori Statutory Board's (IMSB) selection processes are flawed and need to be revitalised in order to accommodate a wider representation of those living in the Auckland region. It is not right for the mana whenua to pick and choose who speaks for the descendants outside the region. Right now we need to be united to find and implement a solution. There needs to be a meeting, and if they're not willing to meet then there is going to be more problems. So that the Auckland representatives aren't in factions. This isn't just about me. It's relevant to all Maori living in the city and their representation. The IMSB today released this statement saying; One last thing to do. Raniera Harrison, Te Karere. The move to Aussie by NZers seems to have slowed down. Last year 5300 crossed the Tasman which is the smallest number in 20 years. NZ gained 47,700 in the year ended October. Most people came from Aussie, although many were returning NZers. After the break, we catch up with second year Year 13 students who returned to school this year. Support still surrounds former Northland principal Louisa Mutu even though she's been found guilty of serious misconduct and de-registered. But the Kura Kaupapa Mutu once led is relieved the truth is out. Oriini Tipene-Leach explains. We're unable to provide subtitles. Oriini Tipene-Leach, Te Karere. Nearing the end of the school year, this year saw the return of many students who were seventh form last year and returned again for a repeat seventh form year. Our reporter Pere Wihongi investigated this issue at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga where they had up to five year 14 students. A school to some, a second home to others. It's hard to leave, it's like leaving a whanau it's not easy. Hastings, birthplace of the Mongrel Mob. It's corners are painted with red, but in a one corner stands Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, a safe haven for its students. That also being one of the main reasons, according to the school's family, why it's hard for students to leave the school. They have their own pathway to follow, our job is to encourage them to continue coming to school and leave gang life behind. Even though they wear their red, black, we're all still a family and our doors are open to anyone who wants an education, no matter what. But even though these students are year 14, the majority have graduated with their bachelors in Matauranga Maori from Te Wananga o Raukawa, as well as Te Pinakitanga o Te Reo Maori as well. These students are different, they are excelling, even though it's at university level. My wish is that I return with an open heart, to let everyone know, my class has gained an education and can return, whether we are in or out of school. A wish strongly encouraged by staff. Even when they leave, they will always return to care for the younger students. If you want to return, return! If not, go to university and get a degree. Life is what you make of it. And according to teachers, it's the completion of the school's long term dream. The hope is that they all return to become teachers of the school teaching kapa haka, science, maths, and te reo. That is our long term dream. A dream justifying the saying that Te Aho Matua will support students no matter where from, no matter how old. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. 100% of Maori trade training students have graduated from their pre-trade carpentry qualification and better yet they've done it by building a new health centre at Waiwhetu Marae, Lower Hutt. Heta Gardiner has more. Hammering and sawing for the betterment of the community. This is Nathan Te Ruki-Maharey, a descendant from Te Ati Awa. He was also one of the fortunate 120 students that received trade training scholarships. The result is this house was built by 16 students, over a period of more than 430 weeks. It is encouraging for the students, that they build this health facility with their own bare hands. But the benefits go beyond building a house and getting a qualification. They also hammered education into these students. This is something Te Heke Rurehe is very familiar with. He started this trade with through a similar course over 40 years ago. Now he's support the next generation. This course was support additionally by the runanga, and Waiwhetu marae. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. ABs coach Steve Hansen is downplaying Rugby World Cup favouritism ahead of their defence of the Web Ellis cup in the UK next year. The ABs have only lost two tests in three seasons since the 2011 World Cup but Hansen says tournament rugby is a different beast. The ABs finished a largely successful season yesterday by beating Wales 34-16 in Cardiff. Let's take another look at today's top stories. A former Northland principal continues to have support despite being found guilty of serious misconduct. Labour announces its new line up - with Kelvin Davis given high ranking. Willie Jackson is calling for a review on the Auckland Independent Maori Statutory Board's processes of selecting its employees. After the break, and then we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. A student from Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi has been selected for a leadership programme in the US. The programme, run by the US govt, aims to develop the skills of those selected to address global issues. Manawa Wright with this report. Presently he is preparing his speech in front of his birds. Next month Wi Hoterene Rameka will spread his wings and be a youth ambassador for NZ. This programme was established by the US government NZ has been invited to participate for the first time ever because of our close relationship with the US. Developing youth leadership skills is the purpose of the programme so that participants can become leaders in their own right in the future. For Rameka, the environment is a topic he is passionate about. Also for all the students participating one take away they all want is ways in which they can help their communities. Rameka goes stateside on Sunday morning and he'll be representing his whanau and his kura's honour while he participates in the programme in the US. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.