Coming up on Te Karere... Maori land owners carbon credits sky-rocket in value - reaching tens of millions of dollars. One year to go until the Rugby League World Cup kicks off. Today the first round of tickets were released to the public. 27 October 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Maori land owners committed to conservation values are in line for a major cash bonanza. Since the signing of the Paris climate agreement last year, the value of carbon credits in NZ has sky rocketed to an all-time high. A native forest sequesting carbon dioxide here on the Mahia Peninsula. When first registering their forest, Tawapata Incorporation secured about $60,000 worth of carbon credits. But today those credits are now worth $250,000. Tawapata Inc was one of many incorporations and Maori trusts that joined the carbon market with the help of Taine Randell's carbon trading company. Randell says there were some Maori trusts and corporations that did miss out. Three years ago - one carbon credit or NZU was worth only $1.60. In 2014, the value rose to $3.20. And last year it was rose again to $5.85. But, today the price for just a single credit or unit is at an all-time high valued at $18.80. For Tawapata it's credits in the bank. Now they are focused on new developments. Roihana Nuri, Te Karere. A government inquiry into the Havelock North gastro outbreak kicked off in Hastings today. Havelock North's water supply became infected with Campylobacter in August, with 5000 people becoming ill. Havelock North resident Jerry Hapuku arrived at Hastings District Court this morning to listen to the public inquiry on the gastro water outbreak. He also managed to air his concerns to the judge. It's putting pressure on our Maori community in Hastings too. Hapuku has lived in Havelock North for 47 years. Today he was here to give a submission on behalf of Te Turi Pae Whenua Kohanga Reo, and the judge used the opportunity to bring up another matter of interest. 5000 locals fell ill and two died. The community want answers and today a courtroom full of lawyers began to look into what went wrong. The lawyers looked into what went wrong, raising the questions - how the water became contaminated, how local and central government responded and how to reduce the risk of outbreaks recurring. The aim of the public hearing happening again. The problem is they are still unsure what caused the outbreak. Hapuku will has consented to the judge to do the karakia at the start of the next hearing. For now though the community of Havelock North left without answers. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. A new report into methamphetamine contamination standards claims that Housing New Zealand may have wrongfully evicted some of its tenants. Housing New Zealand can test any home it suspects where meth has been used. More than 2000 state houses are empty because traces were found. But the Institute of Environmental Science has found that the recommended safety threshold is three to four times too low if meth hasn't been cooked in a house, is three to four times too low if meth hasn't been cooked in a house, only smoked. The findings also mean many private homes may be being unnecessarily decontaminated. The current standards are six years old. New ones are due to be finalised next year. A new report about the state of our marine environment has painted a grim picture. The report's top concern is global greenhouse gas emissions causing ocean acidification, warming, and rising sea levels. Aand the picture's bleak for our wildlife with 90 percent of sea and shorebird species threatened with, or at risk of, extinction. And more than a quarter of marine mammals such as Maui's dolphins and New Zealand sea lions are also threatened with extinction. A new patron, a new perspective. That's the aim The creator of the Whare Tapa Wha model is the new patron of Wai-Research. Te Whanau o Waipareira's research arm has installed their first patron, Sir Mason Durie. He brings with him extensive experience as in research, along with his history as a psychiatrist. Wai-Research's associate director Dr Te Kani Kingi says research is important, and he believes the guidance of their new patron will be invaluable to their work. Durie believes culture plays a huge part in health and that research needs to take that into account. Sir Mason Durie says the system could benefit hugely from a change of perspective, but he believes his team is on the right track. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. After the break, After 151 years of becoming the capital city, Wellington has sworn in its first Maori woman city councillor. Jill Day represents Wellington's northern ward which spans from Johnsonville to Tawa. Our reporter Eruera Rerekura caught up with her after the inauguration ceremony. For this Ngati Turangitukia woman it's an honour for her For this Ngati Turangitukia woman it's an honour for her to stand for Wellington's northern suburbs from Johnsonville to Tawa. The main reason that inspired her to stand as a councillor was the issue around homelessness. She will be working closely with Paul Eagle on his housing portfolio. It appears that she has the support of her Tuwharetoa relatives. But she also wants to me people from her community and northern ward so that she knows about their issues so that the Wellington City Council can put them right. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. One year to go until the Rugby League World Cup kicks off. Today the first round of tickets were released to the public. Today's date was chosen by former Kiwis captain Nathan Cayless and an up and coming rugby league star. This descendant of Tahu is gunning to follow Nathan Cayless' footsteps. And lift the Rugby League World Cup. But for now, the goal is to get back on the pitch. A shoulder injury two months ago playing for the Broncos, Nikorima has been sidelined since. But he is confident he will make his return to the Broncos for the first round of the NRL. And after seeing the World Cup first hand, he is eager to put the Kiwis jersey back on for next year s world cup. he is eager to put the Kiwis jersey back on for next year's world cup. Nikorima's back off to Brisbane for pre-season with one of his idols. It's one year to the start of the World Cup and Nikorima confident these kids will see him wearing the Kiwis jersey in the competition. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. Winston Reid's Westham side claimed a major scalp in the English Premier League this morning. Reid, who is of Te Rarawa and Tainui descent, and his Hammerhead London club secured the victory over rivals, Chelsea thanks to this superb header. Despite ugly clashes between fans, Westham won the clash 2 1. There's been a huge upset on the first day of the NBA season - with the San Antonio Spurs thrashing the star-laden Golden State Warriors 129-100. And, in Cleveland, Lebron James and the Cavs celebrated the start of their championship defence with a win over New York. Meanwhile our own Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Philadelphia 76ers. After the break; We have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. While reports suggest that homelessness is increasing and the Auckland's housing bubble could burst, I previously spoke to our economic commentator Brook Grant for our monthly catch up. Brook Grant, thank you. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. 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