Coming up on Te Karere... Your settlement will create a new grievance - that's the message Te Arawa to Hauraki iwi today. Calls for a funding review following the offensive comments of a comedian. And we're in the Far North for the funeral of former broadcaster Kingi Ihaka. 20 January 2017 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Labour Party Maori broadcasting spokesperson Peeni Henare has questioned the funding of a comedy show whose presenter called a woman a 'slut' on social media. Comedian Jimi Jackson fronts the show funded by Te Mangai Paho which will air on Maori Television. It's comments like this that have landed Jimi Jackson in hot water. Peeni Henare says Jackson should pay the price. The funding Maori TV accesses is money that belongs to the public. So if they give a person who talks like that a platform on TV then maybe he should be just left alone on social media. Jackson's comments to the woman came after critics accused him of being racist after posting this photo on his Facebook page. They are a public broadcaster. Everything they broadcast is the public's, making shows about history and whakapapa but to then make this new show about Jimi Jackson is going to upset their audience. Te Mangai Paho CEO Larry Parr confirmed they have funded Scottie Productions Limited $320,000 for eight episodes of Jimi's World. However, they do not agree with his views or comments. It's probably to attract younger viewers but they should do it in a manner in accordance with our cultural heritage and values. Maori Television will be broadcasting the show this year, and whilst they do not agree with some of the comments on FB, they will be work alongside Jackson so he understands the responsibilities that come with the role. Ripeka Timutimu, Te Karere. Te Arawa say their revered ancestor Tama Te Kapua is buried on Moehau mountain, on the Coromandel peninsula but a proposed treaty settlement could see the mountain vested with Hauraki iwi. A large Te Arawa delegation travelled to Hauraki today demanding its stake in the mountain remains intact. A gathering of tribes on the call of Moehau maunga. The purpose of the gathering is for Te Arawa to establish their mana with Moehau mountain, so that the connection between Ngati Hei and Ngati Huarere is strong. Moehau mountain is Te Arawa's paramount chief 's resting place. The 12 Hauraki iwi are also looking at changing the name of Moehau maunga. Descendants of Tamatekapua highly believe it is only right that they have a place in discussion. Also it's not only Tamatekapua who is resting on Moehau maunga. However, for now tension is still in the air. But both groups hope to come to an agreement not only for Moehau mountain's sake but for those who rest on its ranges. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. He was a decorated soldier. He was also a fighter for the status of the Maori language. Former broadcaster Kingi Ihaka was buried today in Te Kao, in the Far North. Irena Smith was among the hundreds of mourners. Kingi Ihaka's mortal tabernacle is brought to its final resting place. His family mourn greatly, they've lost their patriarch. However, they retain many memories of him. In the final prayers and eulogy for Kingi Ihaka we heard about a very funny joker, a man who would lift spirits and that was also how his final farewell felt. He was a man of many hats such as being a soldier. All of his fellow SAS officers came to bid farewell. No matter how hard things were, he always lifted others up. Those thoughts lighten the mood. His presence abides here at home. Irena Smith, Te Karere. After the break, we have highlights from the first day of the cricket test between the Black Caps and Bangladesh. The Black Caps are on top on the first day of the second test against Bangaldesh in Christchurch. Despite a solid start, the tourists lost their top batsmen by lunch time. The score now 226 Bangladesh is for wickets. Tumamao Harawira is back to talk sports ahead of the weekend. We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you. Now let's take a look at what Maori Programmes on offer over the weekend. Its mana is like that of the kawakawa. The Harley Davidson is no different. It has it's own heart. It's the same feeling you get when you're by some water. Relax. When I was doing karate, that's what I'd do - kick ass! I'd really assault people's ears. Just like that. After the break, And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. In the early hours of this morning, the light of a kapa haka star, Waimarie Jojo Waaka, was dimmed. She was the daughter of Napi Tutewehiwehi Waaka and Evelyn Soutar. She was 26-years-old. Some of her family spoke about the late young star. A consummate entertainer has died. Only recently the Waaka family was bereaved with the loss of Napi Tutewehiwehi Waaka. And while it hasn't been long, his daughter, Jojo Waaka, has joined him. Hohua Mohi and Murray Bidois say that no matter who came in contact with her felt her warmth. They were shocked to hear the news. Te Karere understands that Jojo Waaka will be taken to lie at Te Takinga Marae. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. That's all we have for today.