Coming up on Te Karere... Multitudes gather to Parihaka to witness the Government's formal apology. Iwi are unhappy that the Rotorua Lakes DHB has exited its contract with Maori service Te Kahui Hauora. The Education Minister has announced under $8 million will be invested to support Maori language in education. 9 June 2017 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A dark and shameful episode in NZ history was laid to rest today. The crown went to the small Taranaki settlement of Parihaka to say sorry and offer a multi-million dollar compensation fund. The reconciliation happens 136 years after government troops invaded the village. Eruera Rerekura reports. Parihaka descendants and Crown representatives signing a pact of reconciliation. In 1881, the Parihaka settlement was invaded by the crown. 1600 soldiers were deployed. Parihaka staged peaceful protests against the Crown Land Acquisition Schemes. The Crown's response was armed invasion. Today, the Crown returned to Parihaka. But this time, it wasn't bearing arms; it carried a message of peace. In addition to an official apology, $9 million will be given to Parihaka descendants as compensation. Much of the settlement fund will used to update and improve the infrastructure of the settlement. But Parihaka will forever be a the symbol of passive resistance. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. A Maori support service at Rotorua Hospital will close its doors today as funding is cut by the Lakes DHB. The Hunga Manaaki service has operated for 20 years at the hospital, and the decision has left workers in shock. Ripeka Timutimu has this story. Funding has dried up, leaving these cultural advocates in the cold. We love our own but the most important thing for us is Maori. They don't see that Maori face anymore. For 20 years Te Hunga Manaaki service has provided support for Maori families at Rotorua Hospital. The Lakes DHB exited a contract worth around $290,000 per year with Te Kahui Hauora, the provider of the service. Pave a new path for them to uplift the health of the iwi. Secondly, it's cheap. And thirdly, the current team aren't very strong at uplifting the wellbeing of the iwi, that's why the job was given to us. The DHB would not appear on camera but they say a new service will have a wider community focus instead to support families outside of the hospital as well. They say are concerned that iwi are unhappy about the decision and still value the Hunga Manaaki service. Talks began in 2016 but CEO of Te Kahui Hauora Colin Bennett says the consultation process was flawed from the start. It was a big mistake right from the start as they didn't assess the team before taking them on. The group are planning to meet with Te Arawa iwi on Sunday at Te Papaiouru Marae to decide what steps to take next. Ripeka Timutimu, Te Karere. 24-year- old Troy Taylor has been sentenced to 19 years jail for the brutal killing of Christchurch baby boy Ihaka Stokes. Earlier this year the defacto dad was found guilty of murdering the 14 month old toddler. 59 injuries were inflicted on the baby and the Crown prosecutor described the killing as a gross breach of trust. At today's sentencing, baby Ihaka's mother Mikala Stokes gave her harrowing victim statement. As Justice Cameron Mander sentenced Taylor to life with a minimum period of 17 years, he outlined that the violent homicide of babies and young children by those in their care has become a concern for our community. Reo Maori was high on new Education Minister Nikki Kaye's agenda today. While visiting South Auckland's Roscommon School this afternoon, she revealed the details of their latest investment in to reo Maori education resources and funding to support kura kaupapa and kura a-iwi board of trustees management. Just under $8 million will be invested in to the reo resources over four years and a further $1.7mil towards support for kura kaupapa and kura a-iwi governance. After the break, And filmmaker Taika Waititi is on the lookout for the Maori Moana. My name is Hakopa, and I had rheumatic fever. My mum felt really sad when they told her that I had to have surgery. The doctor told us there was that slight possibility that he may not make it. You think back as a parent, thinking, 'How did we get here?' I remember that time that he did have a sore throat. I didn't think anything major of it. It's not cool to take the risk of, 'I'll see if it's OK tomorrow.' As soon as your kid gets a sore throat, then you need to get it checked. Untreated sore throats can lead to rheumatic fever and heart damage. ...for advice. A decile one school in South Auckland has found an innovative way to fundraise and promote speaking te reo Maori. The rumaki reo Maori unit of Finlayson Park School has begun a 40 hour reo challenge, much like the more widely known 40 hour famine, where their classes must speak only Maori. But it's something they have now challenged other schools to take up. The purpose of having an immersion space is to ensure that only Maori is used all the time. Is it a or o? - O! Because it's related to the body. However there are some who don't strictly adhere to that. So that's led to the creation of a new challenge. That's what this generation are like. They live in a western society. This is a mainstream school. It isn't easy for them to stick with the Maori language at this school. It's also an initiative that will fundraise money, much like the 40 Hour Famine initiative. It isn't an easy initiative for students as there are a lot of temptations to use English outside the classroom. Finlayson Park school is located in a lower socio-economic area that has earned it it's decile 1 rating. So they're holding a fundraiser to help afford things. However, besides a BBQ, this is an initiative to help get the language spoken. And they are excited to promote te reo Maori. Other schools have been invited to follow the challenge they've set. This is a big deal for us Maori. It's not the case that this is for us alone as individuals to do this challenge. Everyone should do it. The challenge ends tomorrow but they hope the lessons gained for it will last a life time. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Reo Maori speaking whanau could be in with a treat, as casting begins for the Maori version of Disney's blockbuster film Moana. Writer Taika Waititi's Matewa Media Trust are creating the Maori version in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios. In their hunt to find a Maori speaking Moana, both Waititi and Gramma Tala actor Rachael House posted this video online. While release details are yet to be announced, film creators hope that the Maori adaption of Moana will be shared both in festivals and on DVD for educational purposes here in NZ and beyond. Tumamao Harawira is here to talk sports. 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. This week on Marae. Will peace finally reign on Parihaka and can they put the atrocities of the past behind themselves? Social media sensation Wiremu Wairua is getting everyone on board with his moves including Maori sports celebrities. And theatre goers can't get enough of the play on haka-inspired play Te Manawa. 10am Sunday TVNZ 1. This week on Waka Huia. 10.30am Sunday TVNZ 1. After the break, (GENTLE PIANO MUSIC) We just adapt to our environment. That's probably what's happened for me, and, like, I've made excuses for other people's behaviour rather than thought it was me. When you've got a hearing impairment, you're not aware of the effect it has on your family. And so, I guess, in a sense, it's taken the pressure off them. And I can hear, so that's exciting ` really exciting. (LAUGHS) To book a free hearing check, visit... Te Manawa tells the love story of Koru and Te Mauri, two young lovers from opposing iwi, bound together by a negotiated truce. Told through the medium of haka theatre which combines elements of kapa haka: song, rakau, poi, haka and waiata a-ringa. As well as dance, the conventions of theatre and humour come into play to produce a unique and authentic Maori performance. They're breaking new ground in the performing arts world. Te Manawa celebrates the season of Matariki through traditional and contemporary dance. The themes covered in the play include love, sadness and war. However importantly it also celebrates events and activities related to Matariki such as cultivation, navigation, revering the dead and the living. This is the 5th edition of Te Manawa and there have been minor changes. This year a new character has been added so that means there's another performer on stage. There's also been a slight change to the music and we're taking this play to the next level. Tia-Taharoa Maipi of Tainui is no stranger to the world of theatre and he's managed to snatch up a lead character in Te Manawa. Koru is the right hand man of the rangatira of the hapu. Despite his experience, he says there are still many struggles. The song, Koina Moku, the haka is quite fierce, and there is a lot of movement and dancing. After the performance I then need to sing very beautifully... And this is the main message behind Te Manawa. To know where you are from and who you are... Tickets are available on the Auckland Theatre Company and Hawaiki Tu Haka Theatre websites. Prices ranges from $10 - $27. However, you need to remember, you snooze you loose. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2017.