Coming up on Te Karere... Te Tauihu iwi, Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To, is set to have their lakes and springs in the Nelson Lakes area returned to them by the Crown. Concerns over the spread of Myrtle Rust, a destructive tree fungus, continue to grow. A young Maori artist from Tauranga Moana and Ngapuhi is set to launch his new EP called Grapefruit Skies. 23 June 2017 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Te Tauihu iwi, Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To, is set to have their lakes and springs in the Nelson Lakes area returned to them by the Crown. Iwi members met with Conservation Minister Maggie Barry at Parliament today who acknowledged the iwi has an important kaitiakitanga role to play with DOC in keeping the lakes pristine. Eruera Rerekura reports. Iwi and the Conservation Minister have come together to mark an important milestone to the iwi getting their lakes and springs returned. Ngati Apa ki te Ra To is here today. In our settlement between us and the Crown, there is a clause which acknowledges our springs which are Blue Lake and Lake Angelus. So this is a milestone in a very long journey. On that journey, they have formed a relationship with the Department of Conservation. They are an arm of the Crown who have strongly supported us of Ngati Apa ki te Ra To, particularly within the Nelson Lakes area, and it's good that they've joined us today. Because Roto Mairewhenua (Blue Lake) is now the clearest spring in the whole world, he says it makes sense to look after that precious treasure. We are going to be sitting down with Conservation Department to come up with a strategy to protect the wellbeing of that spring. A healthy spring is a sign of the wellbeing of Ngati Apa ki te Ra To. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Concerns over the spread of Myrtle Rust, a destructive tree fungus, continue to grow. And with many Maori commercial interests dependant on botanical resources, the Federation Of Maori Authorities (FOMA) is looking for a way to stamp out the fungus without chemicals. Hania Douglas reports. Native flora and fauna that feed some of NZ's biggest exports face a new threat by the name of Myrtle Rust. According to Traci Houpapa, chairman of FOMA, the fungus could have dire consequences for our exports. So they've organised a meeting to find a way to contain the problem. Houpapa also says that at the moment, they are against fighting Myrtle Rust with fungicides. At the moment, research continues, but to save our exports in honey, fruit and botanicals, an answer needs to be found, and soon. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. The debate over an iwi housing development at Pt England Reserve is heating up as Minister Nick Smith rejects Labours proposal is heating up as Minister Nick Smith rejects Labours proposal to offer up state houses in Glen Innes to the iwi instead. And as Ripeka Timutimu reports, a well know Auckland realtor questions the social merit of the Ngati Paoa's housing development proposal. Chris Barfoot drove a campaign to save Tahuna Torea, Chris Barfoot drove a campaign to save Tahuna Torea, part of the Pt England Reserve. He says a new housing development could be costly. Barfoot built a business on selling homes with his family company, Barfoot and Thompson. He says the proposed 300 housing development won't benefit the needy. Tamaki regeneration are tasked with developing 2800 state homes. While the government is one of the major shareholders of the company, Labour says some of those homes need to be transferred to Ngati Paoa. Despite Labour insisting they support Ngati Paoa. Housing Minister Nick Smith says their proposal is on shaky ground. Ngati Paoa did not comment on this issue, and it seems they will go ahead with their plans to redevelop here at Pt England. Ripeka Timutimu, Te Karere. After the break, Auckland is flooded with British and Irish supporters as we all prepare for the big game. The NBA draft is where the new batch of rising NBA stars are drafted in America. The nerves, anticipation, and excitement is building with the first test between the All Blacks and the British and Irish Lions just over 24 hours away. The All Blacks are going through their final training run right now at Eden Park, with the Lions having their final hit-out just hours before. A red wave of supporters has hit Auckland, a huge media contingent is standing by, and as Tamati Rimene-Sproat reports, among all the hype and publicity, a young All Black winger awaits the opportunity of a lifetime. It's only right Kieran Read leads the All Blacks for their final training session given he's the only player still playing that was in the 05 team that defeated the Lions. It's a special occasion for Lions fans too. Over 20,000 have made the trip over for this tour. It's a trip that is being broadcast to the world. A troop of British and world media have arrived, over 200 strong. And ATEED believe they are highlighting our country to the world. Excitement is also growing back here The battleground is set, and it's a battleground where the All Blacks haven't lost since 94. Tamati Rimene-Sproat, Te Karere. Tumamao Harawira is here to talk sports. We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you. The NBA draft is where the new batch of rising NBA stars are drafted into teams. Tai Webster is the only notable Kiwi in the draft this year, but the number one pick, Markelle Frultz has his own connection to Aotearoa. Back in August last year, Fultz visited Christchurch with his college team where he got a taste of the Maori culture and showed why he was a top NBA prospect. Fultz was picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers. Now let's take a look at what Maori Programmes on offer over the weekend. 10.30am Sunday TVNZ 1. After the break, A young Maori artist from Tauranga and Ngapuhi is set to launch his new EP called Grapefruit Skies. BIRDS CHIRP This started with a sore throat. Sore throats can lead to rheumatic fever and heart damage. If your child has a sore throat, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. He's the te reo Maori teacher who's been described as NZ's next great soul singer. That's what one music critic has written about Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi who will launch his new EP tonight. Te Okiwa McLean caught up with Tauranga Moana and Ngapuhi singer at a sound check for tonight's release. Music is his passion. Today, his dreams were fulfilled. I'm flying high at the moment, my heart is racing, and so is my soul. Off the success of his debut single 'If Only', Te Karehana "Teeks" is set to launch his first EP, The Grapefruit Skies. But he admits it hasn't been easy. Time has been the biggest factor, and funds too. Funding has been so important in recording these songs, and everything else. The young 23-year-old began work on the album two years ago when he flew to New York to record with Sony. His mentors are very proud. Back in the days, the likes of Maisey, Tama, Seth, And while he's reached this destination, the Ngapuhi and Ngai Te Rangi descendent says this is only the beginning. The doors of LOT23 will open at 6pm and entertainment will kick off at 7pm. A day he'll remember forever. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2017.