28 November 2014 Coming up on Te Karere... Are we dealing with family violence the right way in our country? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Glenn Inquiry has released its report into the way NZ deals with child abuse and family violence. The two-year inquiry, financed by businessman Sir Owen Glenn cost $2m. 500 victims were interviewed to produce the so called 'people's report'. A key conclusion of the report shows the justice system is dysfunctional and a way around is to establish a standalone operational agency. Manawa Wright has the full breakdown of the report. On average there are 200 police callouts a night for domestic violence in NZ. It really hits home when you hear stories of abuse from victims of domestic violence. Today the Glenn Inquiry unveiled 'The People's Blueprint'. Implementing a whole-system approach that draws together services and the people involved within the system, meaning a more collaborative approach that helps. The inquiry also has also recommended a specific court dedicated to domestic violence; furthermore they recommend that judges have more powers and appointing one judge per family from the start to the end of their court proceedings. Our cultural attitudes towards this issue need to change, the blueprint recommends increasing the age of alcohol consumption to 20. Reducing access to alcohol as it is a key factor in almost all domestic violence situations in NZ. These are just a few of the recommendations The blueprint proposes further taxes on alcohol to pay for the new changes. But what is clear is the price of doing nothing will be greater than the estimated $7b a year domestic violence costs NZ. Manawa Wright, Te Karere. This is the last weekend where it is legal for young drivers to be able to drink before get behind the wheel. On Monday new laws come into effect, one of which is that drivers under the age of 20 are unable to drink at all if they intend to drive. Heta Gardiner has the details. Something seen to be a positive step by the Government. Despite many warnings, promotions, and millions of dollars being poured into this problem, there are still vast numbers of people drink driving. The government is hoping these new laws will help stem the flow of poor statistics. According to the new laws, the amount of alcohol allowed in an adult's blood stream has decreased by 60% and there is a zero alcohol tolerance level for drivers under 20. It is thought that the new laws could help alcohol related problems beyond drink driving. A benefit across the board as well. People that are caught with a blood alcohol level between the old and new laws will be given discretion. A fine but no criminal conviction. The new law comes into effect this Monday. Heta Gardiner, Te Karere. It's a Government programme that reaches out to parents and caregivers to parent positively but what does it entail exactly? Pere Wihongi with this report. 15 children live under the one roof of Katie Rudolph's house. It is hard, but Rudolph says she is ready to make positive improvements on her parenting skills. A new door has opened for her into the Positive Parenting Programme. And with the Christmas holidays coming up, the main topic of discussion is shopping and how to address children throwing tantrums in stores. They also recognise that it's nothing embarrassing for parents, but in turn, something to encourage positive parenting approaches. And even though it's Rudolph's first time, she's hooked. The programme is open for all parents and is offered in all regions. Pere Wihongi, Te Karere. After the break, a well-known Maori fashion designer takes away another award for her work. Whakairo graduates from Te Wananga o Aotearoa put their work on display. Leilani Rickard is renowned for her work as a weaver and fashion guru. Her entrants in to various competitions has often won her high acclaim, so it was no surprise this week for her to once again enter and win the identity section in the cult couture competition held in South Auckland. This is the winning garment which took out first place in the Cult Couture section of a competition held in South Auckland recently. Leilani is a well-known artist and also renowned for her work as a weaver working with harakeke and other various nature forms. Leilani now plans to extend her work along the same lines with more detail. No doubt Leilani's work will feature again in the days ahead. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. It's a day to celebrate for Te Wananga o Aotearoa's carving graduates. Peata Melbourne reports. Open to the public for the first time the exhibition, Nga Maramara o Apakua. What better way than a presentation to acknowledge the carving graduates of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. What is gained is an understanding of our customs the things that make us Maori. The carvings demonstrate characteristics of the past entwined with the now. That's a good sign. We need to move with the times, and that includes carving. The skill with a chisel is in the presence of the carver. These are expressions of what lies inside these students, their imagination and feelings. But the art form is not the only outcome for these students. For me it's about humility and consideration to your fellow students to get each other through every day, every month, every year of carving. For many of these graduates, this is only the beginning of the road that lies ahead. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Let's take another look at today's top stories. The Glenn Inquiry has released its report into the way NZ deals with child abuse and family violence. This is the last weekend where it is legal for young drivers to be able to drink before getting behind the wheel. Leilani Rickard has another winning garment under her belt. After the break, we have a song from a former student of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rakipaewhenua to celebrate their 11th birthday. And then we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Tonight Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Rakipaewhenua celebrates its 21st birthday. So to close our show, here is a song. Noho ora mai. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2014.