12 August 2016 Coming up on Te Karere... The first submissions for the Ture Whenua review are heard before the Maori Select Committee. The historic Rangiriri Pa site will be returned by the Crown to Waikato-Tainui. And we bring you a wrap of the sixth day of the Olympics. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Maori Select Committee has heard the first submissions relating to changes to the Ture Whenua Maori Act. Irena Smith has the detials. Descendants of Tahu Potiki directly addressing changes made to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act. Many parts of the act are being vigorously debated for the Maori Select Committee to consider. There is some support the Minister of Maori Development's aim to help get whenua Maori developed. This Monday the Maori Select Committee will hear submissions from Whanganui. Irena Smith, Te Karere. 152 years after the Battle of Rangiriri, the historic Rangiriri Pa site will be returned by the Crown to King Tuheitia, on behalf of Waikato-Tainui and the Kingitanga. A ceremony will take place in a week's time on King Tuheitia's 10th coronation at Turangawaewae Marae. Eruera Rerekura reports. As land was confiscated, so should land be returned. This is an important project. The Kingitanga left a proverb of a vision to return the land - to the original custodians. It was the Kingitanga movement that instigated the project. This project started when Dame Te Ata spoke to our Maori council. The purpose of the project was to make sure all historic sites within the Waikato region were maintained and because Rangiriri was where the first battle started, she wanted to begin with this one first. Perhaps other iwi might be inspired to do the same as what Waikato-Tainui and the Kingitanga have done. From the past 150 years since the battles at various pa site around the country, perhaps this is a good example for each iwi to start the conversation about how can they get these kinds of historic sites returned back to them. On Monday, King Tuheitia will receive the highest civic honour from Hamilton City Council, that being the Freedom Holder of the City of Hamilton to commemorate the king's 10th coronation. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. While Ngapuhi iwi leader Sonny Tau's case has been settled, others have started to have their say on the case. Hania Douglas with more. It seems the sun has set on the kereru debacle. My sentence is set. The judge has spoken. Now it's my job to fulfil those terms. A fine of $24,500 100 hours community service and a curfew from 7pm-7am. Some believe the sentence outweighs the crime. Where will the fine go? It'll just line the government coffers. And Sonny Tau believes his sentence was just. But reaction to the sentence are still circulating. Some are getting behind Sonny. I'm livid with this sentence. These birds are treasured by Maori. Maori should have been allowed to handle Sonny's sentence. I feel sorry for Sonny. Others applaud the force of the law. And some stayed out of it. I want nothing to do with it. It seems the case is settled, and the sun will rise again tomorrow for Sonny Tau. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. A Maori broadcasting legend, Puhi Rangiaho, was buried in Tauarau, Ruatoki today. Many flocked to the marae to say their farewells to a woman known for being staunch, regardless of the opposition she faced from others. Here is Kereama Wright's report. The final journey of a woman who travelled extensively in life. As for you, sister, there's nothing more to say. Return to Te Urewera. Puhi Rangiaho died on Monday in Tauranga Hospital at the age of 71. Final prayers were delivered today for a woman that was groomed by her elders. While she spent most of her childhood in Ruatoki, as an adult, Puhi travelled the country. After pursuing a career in teaching, she became a pioneer in Maori broadcasting. Despite the challenges she faced, including racism, Puhi was resolute. The daughter of the Rangiaho family will be buried at Tauarau Cemetery at the foot of Mt Haokitaha. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. After the break, Tumamao Harawira and I talk sports. And Tamati Rimene-Sproat brings you a wrap of the sixth day of the Olympics. It's been an up and down week for our athletes in Rio. After five days of competition, New Zealand's medal tally is disappointing at the moment. But there's genuine prospects this weekend including a certain Maori woman from the East Coast. Here's Tamati Rimene-Sproat with the weeks wrap. It's been a mixed bag for our athletes over in Rio. After five days of competition, our athletes have secured medals. After five days of competition, our athletes have secured medals. Our womens sevens team got silver. Our track cyclists and canoe slalom champ Luuka Jones also received silver. The rowing pair of Eric Murray and Hamish Bond got gold. That makes it 69 races they've won in a row. The biggest shock came from our mens sevens team who bombed out in the quarter finals. The upside is that Fiji won gold, their first medal at the Olympic Games. Our equestrian team also bombed out in their finals. But if we look at the events coming up, our medal tally is sure to rise. Track and field start this weekend - Valerie Adams a gold medal favourite for the shot put. The canoeing starts on Tuesday - our Maori girl Lisa Carrington a gold favourite for the 200m and 500m. And the hope is that we see more high then lows in the days to come. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. Tumamao Harawira is here to talk sports ahead of the weekend. Sevens - great for Fiji, but a reality check for NZ? We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you. Now let's take a look at what Maori Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. I'm not one for scolding others. I'm quite nice, like a sweet wine. Wine is poetry in a bottle. This week on Marae; On New Zealand Idol, he was famous as a man. Nikki Carlson talks about her journey into womanhood. Are Maori tolerant of transgender individuals? Marae finds out about the experiences of this woman. These elderly men go for a trip down memory lane at an AFFCO freezing works in Moerewa. 10.30am Sunday TV One. After the break; We have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Let's take another look at today's top stories. The Maori Select Committee has heard the first submissions relating to changes to the Ture Whenua Maori Act. 152 years after the Battle of Rangiriri, the historic Rangiriri Pa site will be returned by the Crown to King Tuheitia, on behalf of Waikato-Tainui and the Kingitanga. It's been an up and down week for our athletes in Rio. After five days of competition, New Zealand's medal tally is disappointing at the moment. But there's genuine prospects this weekend New Zealand's medal tally is disappointing at the moment. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.