Coming up on Te Karere... Hurry up and wait. Coalition deliberations continue to drag on. And professor Te Manahau! Our own Te Karere anchor and his wife join Massey University to spearhead Maori language programs. The NZ Kiwis are here at NZ rugby league HQ. So, how are they feeling? I'll have more for you soon. 17 October 2017 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. It's been another long day of waiting while NZ First MP s and its board deliberates over whom to form the next government with. But despite parliament being stuck in a holding pattern, Labour's Maori caucus is moving forward and have appointed co-chairs to lead their agenda in the new parliament. Here's our political reporter Eruera Rerekura. Although there's an impatient wait for NZ First's decision, Shane Jones had a sermon for the media. In fact, it s proverbs 14:29 that states: whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. The main focus of the negotiation talks has been about policies. But united future alleges that Ms Ardern and Mr English are scared of Winston Peters. It's an honour for Meka and me to lead the caucus. There are heaps of challenges in front of us. The important thing is to establish a new vehicle, a new Maori vehicle for us. The main aim for Labour's Maori caucus is to be the mouthpiece for Maoridom. But the authority to govern remains unresolved, a nation is praying - deliver us certainty! Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. As you've noticed, Scotty is away today. Your favourite Te Karere presenter and his dynamic wife, Stacey, have just been inducted into Massey University as the newest additions to its Maori Faculty, Te Putahi a Toi. And as Te Okiwa McLean reports, the couple are set to be an important part of Massey's Maori language programs. Two birds of knowledge touch down at Massey University. It s wonderful, Maori broadcaster Scotty Morrison has been appointed as a Professor of Te Reo Maori at Massey University in recognition of his advocacy to revitalize the Maori language over many years. I m really humbled and touched by the honour this university is giving me in this role. In all my dreams I never thought I would receive this from any university. Scotty's wife Stacey will join Massey's Maori department as a lecturer. They both have longed to find the path incorporating te reo Maori into the home. So it s a big day for Putahi a Toi and Massey University in their joining us in our journey. The couple will help implement the declaration that Massey is a Treaty-led university. They'll also lead language learning programmes tailored to the digital age, from classroom to business and corporate settings. Our aim is to welcome the people who re hungry to learn out language but haven t found their right path. So we will have to shape our ideas and really lay down resources of the wants and needs of people, that s important to me. The University's Vice Chancellor says the duo is two of a kind. Scotty and Stacey have just published their first co-authored book Maori At Home and will continue their media roles when they start with Massey. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. Unlock the potential of the Maori workforce and the Maori economy will grow. That's the mantra of Awhina August, the Tauranga woman who has just taken up a new role to implement Bay of Plenty's Maori economic development plan, He Mauri Ohooho. Rapaera Tawhai has this report. She's on a mission to grow the Maori economy. My passion is to help my iwi and all of Maori. Awhina August has started her new role which focuses' on the Maori economy here in the Bay of Plenty. The strategy comes under Te Mauri Ohooho, who will focus on the youth and their strengths with the long-term goal of getting them into the workforce. We will work with schools, companies and iwi to make sure we succeed. August knows that 75% of Maori in the Bay of Plenty are youth, August knows that 75% of Maori in the Bay of Plenty are youth, so they need to focus on job opportunities for them. Our goal is by 2050, 40,000 jobs will be established for their skills. Her passion is to help Maori, for three years she's been working with iwi and companies to establish a bond between the two. Looking at what works and what doesn't. Pursuing the distant goals so they become a reality. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. After the break, the Kiwis are just wrapping up their meet and greet here at NZ Rugby League HQ. I'll have more for you shortly. The kura that's offering te reo Maori and Mandarin. 24 days. That's how long it's been since the general election, Yet the country still doesn't know who the government will be. What is clear, is that NZF holds the balance of power and is still deliberating over who to form a government with. Joining me in the studio to share his insights is former NZ First MP Pita Paraone. We're unable to provide subtitles. Thank you for your time, Pita Paraone. The doors have been opened for Richie Mo'unga to join the All Blacks squad as cover for Beauden Barrett. The All Blacks playmaker was forced from the field during the first half of their 25-24 win over South Africa in Capetown after a head knock. However, Barrett is still expected to start against the Wallabies However, Barrett is still expected to start against the Wallabies on Saturday night. And in league news, as Jarred Hayne prepares with Fiji ahead of the world cup speculation is rife surrounding a possible move to an aspiring rugby league club in New York. Hayne's not the only NRL player on the club's radar either with two other former Kangaroos also approached to play for the club in 2019. Today the Kiwis got together for the first time for their prep for the Rugby League World Cup. Our sports reporter Tamati Rimene-Sproat is with them now on ground zero. We're unable to provide subtitles. Thank you for the update, Tamati Rimene-Sproat. After the break... Kia ora, ni hao! The kura that's offering te reo Maori and Mandarin. And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. To celebrate Chinese language week, schools in Tokoroa are learning Mandarin. And it's proving to be a hit especially with Maori speaking kids who say similarities between the languages makes it fun and easy to learn. And as Irena Smith reports, learning the language of world's most populous nation could open all kinds of doors to these kids from small-town NZ. A new language and new skills to add to these Tokoroa students credentials. It's not only the language but also the culture that is being taught here. Teacher Aimee Ju says students who speak Maori are picking up Mandarin quick. Teachers have seen how eager the students are to learn the new language. This region is becoming known for taking up the Mandarin language with Maori language school Tawhiuau in Murupara also teaching it to their kids. For these Tokoroa kids learning this language can open doors to China and to the world. Fulfilling the word of the Maori statement that the bird who feeds off education will have the world at their feet. Irena Smith, 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 2017.