Coming up on Te Karere... An iconic Maori business from Kaikoura says more action is needed to ensure the town recovers. Does new leadership at Te Mangai Paul Hobbs, ONE News signal new directions for the broadcasting funding agency? And anticipation continues to build ahead of the world title fight here in Auckland. 08 December 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Whale Watch Kaikoura has issued a challenge to the government. The award winning Maori business says promised legislation to fix the area's damaged infrastructure needs to be passed urgently. At the moment, the bill is stuck at the select committee stage. Irena Smith reports. As the sun sets on Kaikoura businesses and the community are still feeling the affects of the earthquake. This is usually the time of the year when Whale Watch Kaikoura are inundated with tourists. But the doors are closed and what was once an exciting tourist attraction is quiet. Kauahi Ngapora says the spotlight that was shining on them at the time of the earthquake has gone, and he is hoping the government can fulfill its promises. Maori wardens also continue to work hard to support families, they are focused on Maori families who are shy to ask for help. Although they are still living under a cloud of uncertainty they have one message for New Zealand. Tomorrow the Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce is expected to visit Kaikoura to talk with businesses about the government's support package. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Te Mangai Paho (TMP) has a new man at the helm. At the last TMP hui of the year, outgoing chair Piri Sciascia was honoured and farewelled before he passed the reins over to Eruera Prendergast-Tarena. And as Eruera Rerekura reports, the new chair who has a background in iwi development has a vision of Maori broadcasting growing in the digital realm. Forehead to forehead the outgoing chairman and the new chairman. The future of Maori broadcasting is now in new hands. The advantages of Eruera is that he grew up with his family in the South Island, that's an important thing having a person from Ngai Tahu. I've been on the board for three years so I'm well practised in how everything works. I'm happy to be able to continue supporting the cause: to keep the language alive and to carry on the work that Te Mangai Paho does. His deputy is Brian Morris, the Executive Director of Huia Publishers. He got involved closely with Huia Publishers where Robyn Bargh was known for her work there. A new situation for TMP is that they are now working together with Te Matawai. The first thing is, how do we work together with Te Matawai to give it purpose in the broadcasting realm, and what is our role in that? The digital world, that's the big direction for the younger generation. It's a changing world, so therefore our main focus in the coming years is how to do we support and accommodate our language into the digital future. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Another Maori member of National's parliamentary caucus has declared his support for Bill English' bid to replace John Key as PM. Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross' declaration came as a surprise as he was widely seen as an ally of another contender, Judith Collins. However, late this afternoon, Collins announced her withdrawal from the race. Ross, who is of Ngati Porou descent, says Bill English offers stability. English looks set to be confirmed as PM on Monday, he has secured the public support of the majority of National Mps, which includes Ross, Hekia Parata and Tutehounuku Korako. Education Minister Hekia Parata's retirement is just one of many changes to our government leadership. We wanted to know what people thought about where Maori education stands and whether the current government has made any gains for Maori education. Hania Douglas reports. Politics, according to academic Joe Te Rito, plays an influential role in Maori education. At the Tuia Te Ako AGM, the highs and lows within the sector were up for discussion, as well as Maori language developments. As for the outgoing education minister, opinions were mixed. But what could a new PM and leadership team mean? Once the dust settles in the current political shake up, then we might see whether a change will make any difference. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. The West Australian-based kapa haka Te Kuraroa has officially withdrawn from Te Matatini 2017 due to the lack of number to fill their team. Our reporter Te Okiwa McLean caught up with delegate members of the Te Matatini board as well as Nga Manu Waiata who will now hold it down for the cuzzies from across the ditch. This Kapa Haka group qualified for Te Matatini 2017. But that's not going ahead. The group placed second at the Australian regional competition in April this year. Now, Nga Manu Waiata (Victoria-based) will hold it down for the Mozzies. Te Karere could not manage to get in contact with the group, but they sent us a statement saying. The board says they are absolutely saddened by this decision. Nga Manu Waiata believe there are many struggles. TeKuraroa was scheduled to perform on Day 1 of Te Matatini. Unfortunately now, they will be missed. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. A New Zealand man awaiting deportation from Australia has been arrested after a dramatic standoff with police at Sydney Airport. The man, in his 40s, pulled out a knife and threatened self-harm as he was being taken to a plane headed for the Christmas Island detention centre. His visa was cancelled on so-called character grounds which is usually applied if someone has committed a crime. A major power cut in the Far North may've been caused by sabotage. Transpower says bullet casings have been found by the damaged transmission towers. 32,000 homes and businesses in the district have been affected by the power outage. After the break, the Warriors inspire Kaitaia youth. Anticipation continues to build ahead of the world title fight here in Auckland. Get your child covered for free with NIB Health Insurance. If you're a parent, get NIB's top private hospital plus by December 31 and we'll cover one of your little whippersnappers for free. Hurry - offer ends 31 December. So buy online or call us on 0800 123 NIB. The Warriors have taken the Far North by storm. They had a training session in Kaitaia in the hope they will inspire the next generation of Maori rugby league players to follow in their footsteps. The Warriors visiting the lush lands of the Far North to seek out the young up and coming league players in the Far North. The goal is to teach the youth of Kaitaia basic rugby league skills. It's also an opportunity to show these kids how to reach the heights of success in the league world. League is obviously the main reason of the trip but it is also an opportunity to sow the seed of success within Maori communities and youth in the Far North. We will hopefully see these young up and comers reach the heights of success in the future. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. We're two days out to the biggest fight in New Zealand boxing history and excitement is building. Both camps met in Auckland today for a media session where Parker's opponent, Andy Ruiz promised he would prove the naysayers wrong and become the first Mexican to win a heavyweight world title. The pair share a mutual respect but promise come Saturday night, they won't be holding back. Both fighters will be doing light training sessions before tomorrow's weigh-in, before the big fight on Saturday night. 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. Eruera Prendergast-Tarena is the new head of TMP. He has ambitions to take Maori media into the digital space. Bill English seems to be on course to be named PM on Monday as the majority of National MPs are endorsing the Finance Minister. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.