Popular Maori pop band Maimoa release new song 17 November 2017 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Ngapuhi leaders met with the new Minister of Treaty Negotiations today - the first engagement with the crown since negotiations were called off by the previous minister in June. While Andrew Little says he has an open mind, are the two main Ngapuhi factions - Tuhoronuku and Te Kotahitanga - willing to compromise to break the protracted deadlock? Here s our political reporter Eruera Rerekura. Te Kotahitanga were the first group to talk to the minister. But the big question is: can all subtribes of Ngapuhi be united? This group has long maintained it has already acquired the mandate to take the claim to its conclusion. This claim has been debated over for around 8 years. It's been reported that more than $10m has been spent with little result. But with the appointment of a new minister, comes renewed hope. We're very happy Minister Andrew Little arrived, as well as Minister Nanaia Mahuta. They came, they listened, and discussed. They heard us. It's significant because the matter has been stalled for so long. Perhaps a new view can find another way for Ngapuhi. It's believed this treaty claim could be worth as much as $250m. There's clearly much work to be done, but the significant development today is that dialogue has resumed. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Staying with treaty settlements, Maori lawyers say the new government need to progress the remaining treaty settlements, with a focus on what happens afterwards through the newly created Crown/Maori relationship portfolio Maori lawyers have a message for the government. Standby the laws you have laid in our settlement legislation, make good of those promises. The national government were able to get around 50 iwi through to a treaty deed of settlement and the Labour government have big shoes to fill. I want to say to the new minister to tread carefully and support the wants and needs of hapu in the first instance. Pierre Tohe of Tainui group holdings was one of around 200 Maori lawyers, judges and students in Auckland for the annual Maori Law Conference. He says the work after settlement is crucial. We have seen the struggles between the crown and iwi that have settled over a few issues including RFR's, the Kermadecs and water rights. We still have to fight for our rights under the law. The newly created portfolio of Maori/Crown relations will be spearheaded by Kelvin Davis, and Afeaki say government can be doing a lot more. One of the things I've heard from iwi like Ngati Whatua, Ngai Tahu and Tainui is that they find it difficult having to deal with so many different departments. It would be great to have one group that takes care of all of those agreements. Some of Maoridoms brightest legal minds are set to speak, including Judge Joe Williams, the conference wrapping up tomorrow. Ripeka Timutimu, Te Karere. 30 years ago, the Federation of Maori Authorities was established in Rotorua. Today, it has 150 Maori organisations as members with a collective asset base of $11.5 billion. As Irena Smith reports, this weekend FOMA is holding its 30th anniversary conference in Rotorua and is using its original mantra 'me uru kahikatea' as its theme. Welcoming FOMA s success. FOMA advocates on behalf of its members on issues that affect their economic interests. In their 30 years of existence, they have built good relationships with the Government. Pukeroa o Ruawhata was one of the trusts that supported FOMA from the start because we knew that was the best way to move forward together. It is now a trust with asset base of more than $200m and making major investments in Rotorua. Pukeroa o Ruawhata has definitely benefitted with FOMA and I believe others have too. I remember when she first started a lot of the older men I remember when she first started a lot of the older men weren t convinced but we have all seen she is a very capable leader. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was supposed to speak today but she is now coming tomorrow for what will be her first official speech in front of a high profile Maori crowd as PM. It is hoped the relationship will grow to find better ways to help those who are falling on hard times. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards was a success with Lorde snatching up six awards. However, many Maori artists were also fortunate to take home a trophy. Te Okiwa McLean reports. The masses were welcomed to the VNZMA by Maori culture. With some artists making their first appearance at the awards alongside some of NZ's veteran musicians. The awards of the night played out like this. The 'Koi Boyz' snatching up the highest selling album of the year. 'Teeks' nabbed his first Tui for the Te Mangai Paho's award for the Maori artists of the year. My emotions are turning at the moment and I m very excited. And the Maori Artist of the year still has more to offer. Next year I want to tour overseas to sing - that s the dream. This descendant of Tuhoe was Kings with the highest selling single of the year. The International Achievement went to Opetaia Foa'I for his music in Disney's 'Moana' movie. And he says he's proud While Lorde took out all the awards she was nominated for. It has certainly been a prosperous year for NZ music. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. After the break, Popular Maori pop band Maimoa release new song that looks at overcoming depression. To rugby league now, and for the Kiwis and Fiji Bati teams, training is finished and now all attention moves to their quarter final showdown at Wespac Stadium tomorrow night. Joining us from the venue now is our sports reporter Tamati Rimene-Sproat. Tamati, two very strong teams, two very hungry teams - surely we are expecting fireworks. Scotty, this will be the first time these two teams have played each other, ever. While I talked to the two sides today, they know a lot about each other, they've studied each other, and they both are brimming with firepower for the challenge ahead. Adam Blair and his charges are determined this won't be the last captain's run of the Kiwis world cup campaign. Standing in front of the Kiwis' world cup aspirations is Fiji Bati who are equally determined and confident. They're also led by one of the best players in the game, Jarryd Hayne. Hayne's not the only game breaker in the side, there's seasoned NRL stars like Akuila Uate, Suliasi Vunivalu, and Kevin Naiqama. But the Kiwis say they're aware of the threat Fiji presents and won't be taking them lightly. To the victor the spoils or so they say - the winner earns a likely semi-final showdown with perennial world champs Australia. What are the conditions supposed to be like? And give us your two cents? Even though the sun is shining at the moment, don't forget it's Wellington. No doubt the wind will pick up and start blowing; the temperature will drop and there may even be some rain. Here's my two cents: listen to what Tumamao has to say and bet against it. If he says Kiwis will win, Fiji will win, and vice versa, believe me! Thanks for your time, Tamati Rimene-Sproat. And the All Blacks have named their strongest side to take on Scotland this weekend at Murrayfield. Steve Hansen making two changes to the squad that played France last weekend in Paris. Codie Taylor starts at hooker for the injured Dane Coles, with electric loose forward Vaea Fifita slotting in at blindside flanker. Sonny Bill Williams also returns to the side. It's the first time the All Blacks have played Scotland since 2014 when they won 24-14. Now let's take a look at what Maori Programmes on offer over the weekend. This week on Marae. I'm in the US canvassing the thoughts of locals on Donald Trump's first year as president. And the winners from New Zealand's music awards. 10am Sunday TVNZ 1. The land and ocean are our food stores. Always. You can go home in search of your own food source. From the sea, from the forest. Nothing tastes better than what you produce and gather from your own hands. After the break; The latest single by Maimoa Music. To the weather now. The talented rangatahi super group that is Maimoa Music has released a new song called We Are Human. While their previous tracks have been upbeat expressions of their talent, the latest ballad canvasses depression, with the group saying it's OK not to be OK. Hania Douglas has more. Depression is something that many of us will go through. That's the idea behind Maimoa Music's new track, We Are Human. This also happens to be their first bi-lingual song. Maimoa Music has been gaining popularity for their previous tracks, Wairua and Maimoatia, but Awatea Wihongi and Makaira Berry said their crew believes the issue is too important and far reaching not to discuss. Berry herself suffered from depression, and she says that when she was down, she had no one to look up to who represented her dual identity. Although the song has only just been released, it's already at No 8 on iTunes. Bringing the message home that we're only human. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho.