Coming up on Te Karere A reaction from an uncle after a male was fatally stabbed overnight in Whangārei. Greens co-leader Marama Davidson ejected from the debating chamber. I'll bring you the detail soon. And the Wellington high school kapa haka who had their performing uniforms stolen last week get some good news. 20 June 2023 Tēnā koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A homicide investigation is underway in Whangārei today following the death of Jason McNae (Te Aupōuri). McNae was fatally stabbed in the neck yesterday afternoon as a result of a stoush at a Whangārei residential property. The whānau describe McNae as a doting and loving father to his two children. Harata Brown has the latest. The scene examination by police is still underway. Here at this street in Morningside, Whangarei. The family of the deceased are heartbroken. It was around 5:30 yesterday afternoon when emergency services were called to these flats on Anzac Road. At the scene, Jason McNae was found, with a stab wound to his neck. The family of the deceased say their loved one is currently in Auckland where an autopsy is being carried by the coroner. The wishes of the whānau is to return the body of the Aupōuri descendant to Te Kao as they plan their funeral arrangements. Police have arrested and charged a 50-year-old man. Harata Brown, Te Karere. The fate of the Ruapehu Ski Field has been decided following various meetings that were held in Auckland, Ohakune and Wellington today. The famous tourist attraction will go into a prepacked liquidation and local iwi spokesperson says he believes iwi have been left out of the resolution. The co-leader of the Green Party Marama Davidson has been ordered by the Speaker to leave the debating chambers. For more let's cross live to our political reporter Te Okiwa Mclean standing by at Parliament. Scotty, the Greens co-leader was kicked out of the debating chamber because of her response to Act Party MPs and their questions challenging why Māori were receiving perceived preferential treatment in a new health policy from the Government which launched recently. The Act Party say that there should be no preferential treatment given to individuals based on ethnicity. Marama Davidson was unavailable to speak on camera to Te Karere but she believes she made a strong stand for Te Ao Māori and Māori sovereignty. Here's what ACT Party members had to say earlier. My friend, the Act Party's Māori MPs are lost sheep. Lost sheep. That's that issue. What's the latest on the situation to do with Human Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon? Have you heard anything from him? Human Rights Commissioner Meng Foon was unavailable to speak on camera because his partner is currently in hospital. His focus currently is to support and look after his whānau for now. However, it is reported that Meng Foon is yet to hand in his official resignation to the deputy minister advising he will resign. He's still mulling over it. Nevertheless, Foon is disappointed that this is his first mistake that he's made in a position as important as this one on a national scale. I spoke to both the leaders of the Māori Party about this issue who say this is a case of prejudice. I've seen ministers who are in the same boat who haven't been raked over the coal fire by their parties. For example, Michael Wood. He was advised 12 times by his party that he needed to sell his shares, but it went unanswered and he didn't sell them. He's still here. That's right, he hasn't benefitted from this. Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan is the other person at the centre of this issue, what does she say today? Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan wasn't in the office today. She says she's currently under the weather. However, I spoke to Labour's Māori caucus and I asked and challenged them, based on the fact that Michael Wood and Kiritapu Allan are quite familiar with declaring conflicts of interest when it comes to Government funding of programmes across all of Government. Here's what the Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson had to say earlier. His work in advancing kaupapa relating to Māori has been fantastic. It is appropriate that he should be applauded for that. However, he recognises that what he did was wrong. The Ministers also know what they did was wrong too? No, I don't agree with that. However, I'd like to acknowledge him. Meanwhile, Scotty, the big wigs of China and the USA have been in talks after some clashes between each other. Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says that's a big thing for Aotearoa and it's good news for the world moving forward, Scotty. Awesome, Te Okiwa. Most excellent. Thank you for that excellent wrap of politics so far this week. Te Okiwa Mclean, thank you. Tēnā koe e te Rangatira. National MP, MP for Hamilton West and Te Aute Old Boy Tama Potaka joins us live from Parliament, Tama thank you for joining us today. We are fortunate to have you back again. You've got a nice hat. Greetings chief, illustrious graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Māori. Thank you my friend. What a beautiful hat you have on today. Meng Foon's problems and his attempted removal as Human Rights Commissioner. Right or wrong, should he leave? The Government has their own decision to make. It's up to them and Meng. What's happened is a symptom, and we've seen this with Michael Wood and Ruth Dison and others. It's a Mickey Mouse situation. In my opinion they need to follow process, the processes are in place at the Beehive, and not let these things become an absolute shambles. Do you feel any compassion for Meng Foon? We both know him and he's a good man? Yes. He's quite a peaceful person, he has the reo and he has been an advocate for local Māori communities on the East Coast through his work at the commission. However, we've seen what Michael Wood has done and has exemplified through Labour's ups and downs and basically saying ‘do as I say, not as I do.' So, in my opinion it's up to them. Both of them, the party and Meng, it's up to them to make a decision. Onto the next issue, Tama. National has announced an intention to strengthen sentences for people who are found to have gang links. My friend, we know that that initiative isn't likely to succeed. Why are you bashing gangs? We've seen an increase in crime, an increase in threats and terrorizing the public everywhere. So, in my opinion, every person has personal responsibility. If they wish to join a group, they're responsible for that decision. If they break the law, if they're abusive, if they hurt someone, it needs to be made clear to them this is what is going to happen. I suppose what's been said and we need to find ways to ensure our economic and social wellbeing thrive around the country. Last question, a statement from you saying Labour's performance in education has failed Māori whānau and communities throughout New Zealand, can you expand on that? We as a National Party are concerned. We've seen what kind of performance has been achieved under the watch of the PM and Jan Tinetti over the last few years. In term 4 of 2022 only 28% of Māori attended school. A large number just aren't getting to school at all. It's absolutely shocking to see so many of our kids just aren't making it beyond the school gates. If our kids don't make it to school, they'd be calling our wives. So, we are urging the Ministry of Education to get Māori kids, and youth into school. And that's irrespective of what language medium the school is. Kids need to be in school. Amazing. Amazing opinions. Amazing man. Thank you so much Tama Potaka for joining me on the show. My friend, thank you. After the break, students from Onslow College and Wellington High School have welcomed the return of their kākahu. Students from Onslow College and Wellington High School have welcomed the return of their kākahu after they were stolen along with a teacher's vehicle earlier this month during a noho marae. It comes just before the two kura, who are a combined kapa, take to the regional stage in just a few days' time. Moana Makapelu Lee was there at the blessing. Irreplaceable taonga. Safely returned to their kura. We're really happy. The missing items of clothing were discovered by a member of the public yesterday at an industrial site in Ngauranga. We're feeling so relieved. And now we're excited and look forward to our stand on Friday. 10km away from where they were stolen two weeks ago at Wellington High School and their performing uniforms were in the car. My endless thanks to the person who found and returned them to the school yesterday. The piupiu were found at a park in Newlands last week, while the vehicle remains stolen. All the taonga now returned. These kākahu have been a part of the group since its inception, these items were made and worn by many generations for many important Māori events. And just in time for the regional competition in three days. We're amped for our performance and to show what we've been working on for the last ten weeks because this is our first stand. Ready to make their kura, whānau and iwi proud. Moana Makapelu Lee, Te Karere. In lead up to the Women's Football World Cup, one topic on the agenda is the effects of menstruation for female athletes to be taken more seriously. And it's an issue felt in all sporting codes which is why a youth symposium held in Auckland is discussing this. Taroi Black has more. This goal-scoring side is New Zealand wearing an All White kit. But the football ferns have ditched their white shorts for more suitable attire during periods. That's especially true for these young girls to spark these discussions. For shooting star Ameliaranne Ekenasio, the timing needs to be perfect as she eyes her netball world cup campaign. She's a mother and an advocate for girls and women on social media when she discovered her performance is enhanced during her menstrual cycle. But for this former runner, it's a conversation she wished she knew more about this before leaving the sport she loves. And that's why this symposium in Auckland is talking about it. It's only the start, but it's enough for these women to be at their best. Taroi Black, Te Karere. After the break we have the weather. To the weather now. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Māngai Pāho. Copyright TVNZ 2022.