Coming up on Te Karere... Gisborne still without power following the crash of a light aircraft into power lines. Opposition parties split on the appointment of Bill English and Paula Bennett to their new roles. And we dive into the new Moana movie. 13 December 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Gisborne and parts of the East Coast are coping with another day without power. The power cut was triggered by a plane crash that killed two people. Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon says the community is getting by but everyone is looking forward to power being restored tonight. Irena Smith reports. The local council in Gisborne has set up a generator for the community to use. The city is still without power as are other nearby areas. However, mayor Meng Foon says not everywhere is shut. However, there is mourning for the two people who died when their plane crashed into a power line. Repair engineers have a mammoth task to repair the power lines at a remote place outside of Gisborne. Electricity is an important commodity. It's hoped it won't be long before the local area will be able to get on with preparing for Christmas. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Pike River families have released a new plan, written by international experts, for safely re-entering the mine. Families of the 29 men killed in the mine disaster in 2010 revealed the plan at Parliament today. The evidence disputes claims by the mine owner, Solid Energy, that it's unsafe to re-enter the mine to recover the bodies of the dead workers. New PM Bill English has agreed to meet the families but maintains the decision is out of his hands. There's been a mixed reaction from opposition Mps to the appointment of Bill English and Paula Bennett as prime minister and deputy. While Labour acknowledge Mr English's engagement with Maori, the Greens were quick to point out - what they say - were his and Ms Bennett's failures. Here's our political reporter Eruera Rerekura. This is their first day as Prime Minister and deputy, and the guns are already aimed at them both. Although New Zealand First has its misgivings about Mr English, Labour is satisfied that he's supported Maori policies. He's not a stranger when it comes to setting foot on to marae in my area, and indeed throughout New Zealand. We both know this chap has supported some Maori policies such as Whanau Ora throughout the years. However the Greens were quick to point out the failures of Mr English and his National Party. And it appears that he doesn't have any faith in Ms Bennett's abilities as deputy Prime Minister. There has been considerable disquiet about her genealogical connections to Tainui. Ms Turei also says that it makes sense for Maori communities to have concerns about Ms Bennett's role as deputy PM because she has punished poor women and children. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Newly appointed deputy prime minister Paula Bennett identifies as Maori and is proud of her Waikato - Tainui whakapapa. But that raises the question, what makes a Maori MP? Is it someone who focuses on Maori issues and the betterment of Maori or is it a question of whakapapa? Promoting her ties to Tainui to the country. But is the new deputy prime minister seen as Maori? So the question was raised, what is a Maori MP? Is it a person who focuses on Maori issues or is it the person's genealogy that qualifies them to be a Maori MP? The question was put to students graduating with a bachelor. Both I reckon, both are equally important. If you are Maori, concepts like tikanga and kawa are followed, and you know how to korero Maori. But according to Rahui Papa. spokesperson for the King and Waikato-Tainui, genealogy is the main factor. And he believes Bennett has accomplished a lot for her iwi already. It seems the nation is divided by Bennett's style but through her work maybe the question will be answered. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. New Zealand's been warned that a third generation of children are in danger of being entrenched in poverty. The fourth annual child poverty monitor has been released today and shows 155,000 children are going without items considered necessary for their well-being like fresh fruit and vegetables, heating, shoes, and a dry home. The Children's Commissioner says creating a plan to prevent this from happening is well overdue. The country's new deputy prime minister Paula Bennett says the government is aware there are children in dire situations but it's not a quick fix. She says they're tackling one factor at a time. Labour leader Andrew Little says under his party's leadership, the government would support ways to measure child poverty and give annual updates on progress. After the break I speak politics with Te Ururoa Flavell. And hostel parents are concerned following their eviction by the church. Trespass notices have been served on Hato Petera College dorm parents. Three weeks ago, the Minister of Education decreed the school must remain open. However, the church said hostel facilities will close this year. Yesterday, eviction notices were issued and hostel parents like Orrin and Leah Ransfield say they face a homeless Christmas. Ripeka Timutimu reports. The prospect of a homeless Christmas. Orrin and Leah Ransfield received trespass notices only yesterday. After a year of caring for 13 Hato Petera students, they say they have to be out the door by December 19th. The Ransfields were employed by Te Waka o Hato Petera. The Ransfields were employed by Te Waka o Hato Petera. But the trespass notice stated the group had no authority to occupy the dorm houses. Principal of the school John Matthews is disappointed in the churches actions. A spokesperson for the church could not confirm the trespass notice instead saying it was not appropriate to comment at this stage while discussions are in process regarding occupancy of our properties, but the Ransfields are left worrying for their future. Hato Petera will now only accept day students, so it could only be a matter of time when the doors are shut completely at the school. Ripeka Timutimu, Te Karere. We have Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell live with us now. Tena koe, Te Ururoa. We're unable to provide subtitles. Te Ururoa Flavell, thank you for joining us. After the break, We look at the new movie, Moana. And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. To entertainment now, The NZ premiere of Disney made movie Moana is going to be launched tonight at Hoyts cinemas, Sylvia Park. Our reporter Te Okiwa McLean caught up with our Maori figures who feature in the film as well as those who influenced the movie in some way. Moana the voyager, Moana the traveller. This movie is about a girl who travels via land and sea, following the stars to find Maui. What for? To find his fishhook. Ron Clements and Don Hall directed the film. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right. To add also these Maori descendants are the voices behind Chief Tui and Grandma Tala. In this movie, my character is trying to teach his daughter the responsibilities and chiefly ways. Opetaia Fala from 'Te Vaka' created the soundtrack for the movie, also relations from the pacific. According to these two, it was a difficult journey but it was an uplifting vibe. In this movie, the canoe is aimed to the stars, with dreams to guide the way. The movie is out in cinemas on Boxing Day. Get in now or else miss out. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.