Coming up on Te Karere... Ngati Tuwharetoa now have first right of refusal rights for sites of significance as they sign their deed of settlement. The government to spend $2 billion to fix the main coastal road into Kaikoura. And Farah Palmer becomes the first woman ever to be elected to the NZ Rugby Union board. 15 December 2016 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Ngati Tuwharetoa were at Parliament today to initial their deed of settlement with the Crown. The agreement includes the first right of refusal to a number of sites of significance plus $25 million in financial redress. Our political reporter Eruera Rerekura has more. The settlement is being led by the iwi's paramount chief, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu. There are lots of issues at the forefront. The majority of those issues pertain to the land and custodianship. The settlement includes, firstly, an apology. Secondly, financial redress of $25 million. Thirdly, the return of sacred sites. This settlement is in addition to the $200 million redress it received for forestry claims. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. 'Black Dogs' and 'Ruthless Maori' were the words a Maori woman alleges she was called by a stranger while travelling on a bus in Perth. The victim spoke exclusively to Te Karere today telling reporter Ripeka Timutimu she is shocked and hurt by what happened and wants police to investigate. Its alleged the man in black made racial slurs to two Maori on a Perth bus. This video was captured of a man attacking another stranger on the bus. Transperth, the bus operator, confirmed to Te Karere the incident took place last Friday in Rockingham, Perth. They sent security to remove the man from the bus and say they have a zero tolerance policy to this kind of behaviour. According to the 2011 Australian census there were around 120,000 Maori living in Australia. Paul Hamer, the author of a report on Maori in Australia says he's not surprised by the incident. With $2 billion committed by the government the earthquake ravaged Kaikoura coastal route should be partially up and running in 12 months. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the repair work will cover the road and rail corridor both north and south of Kaikoura. He says it will be rebuilt with improvements to boost safety and resilience. It comes as new prime minister Bill English has made his first official visit to the region today announcing $5 million will also be injected into restoring Kaikoura's harbour ensuring work to dredge it can begin as soon as possible. Bill English emphasised the crucial role the harbour plays for the region's economic well-being. Maori seafood company Moana is one of two fishing companies who have committed to a plan to protect Maui Dolphins. The plan is also supported by government and opposition parties as a way to save the endangered NZ mammal. Irena Smith has more. An important, national treasure. However, trawling and the use of large nets is one of the threats to the Maui dolphins. Under a protection strategy by Moana and Sandford, all ships would be installed with cameras and a cash injection of $500,000 being used for research and compliance. The western coasts of New Zealand are the main habitat range of Maui dolphins and so it is also the area where this strategy will be employed. According to the current population count, there are only 63 Maui dolphins older than one year old. The strategy will begin implementation next year. Irena Smith, Te Karere. After the break, Farah Palmer becomes the first woman ever to be elected to the NZ Rugby Union board. And we look at the nominees up for acknoledgement in the The New Zealand Rugby Union board (NZRU) has long been a Pakeha male dominated arena up until today. It was announced Dr Farrah Palmer of Ngati Maniapoto will take the vacant Maori rep position, the first female to be elected to the board in 124 years. Tamati Rimene-Sproat sat down with her. A woman of grace and beauty. And a woman of a hundred talents, A famous player in her time, a coach, an administrator and a legend of the rugby world. Dr Farrah Palmer was elected as Maori representative. The first woman to be elected on to the board in 124 years. It's been a tough year for the union, It's been a tough year for the union, a year of many issues but the selection of Palmer is a step in the right direction. And developing Maori rugby and tackling Maori issues is at the forefront of Palmer's agenda. Palmer's main goals are to strengthen Maori rugby and Maori women's rugby also. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. To add to that rugby story. tonight is the ASB Rugby Awards and as we all know this was a successful year for women's rugby. Our reporter Te Okiwa McLean caught up with world leading try scorer Portia Woodman, who is up for Black Ferns sevens player of the year. Here's the story. She is the world leading try scorer. It's no wonder she's been nominated once again for the ASB Rugby Awards 2016. Woodman received the Black Ferns player of the year award in 2013. This year she has returned to claim back her trophy. She believes this was a successful year for women's rugby. To add also her squad the NZ Black Ferns are up for nomination for the Adidas Team of the Year. And to top it off, the majority of the side are Maori. Woodman says that women's rugby is going to go to a whole new level with Farah Palmer on board. The awards kicks off tonight at 7pm at Skycity. Who will win? Who knows? Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. We have Mana Party leader Hone Harawira live with us now. Tena koe, Hone. We're unable to provide subtitles. Hone Harawira, thank you for your time. After the break; We have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Disney's Moana has received positive critical acclaim from young and old, and even at the Hollywood box office. The national body for Maori in screen production says they're honoured by the beautiful depiction of the Pacific in the film. Hania Douglas has this report. A world-first in mainstream animation. Hineani Melbourne of Nga Aho Whakaari says it's something to be celebrated. Melbourne also commends the many Maori who were involved in the film that attempts to share the stories of Polynesia. She encourages people to see the lighter side of the film. Unless we'd like to do it ourselves. Take up the challenge if you dare. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2016.