Coming up on Te Karere In a lawsuit against the government, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is contesting the government's decision to make it more difficult for hapū, uri and beneficiaries to get a customs marine title under the MACA Act. In a first a composite group of 34 performers from Te Arawa are taking part in the 59th Te Maevanui celebrations underway in Rarotonga. Three Māori athletes were part of Aotearoa's rowing team who've brought home gold, silver and bronze overnight at the Paris Olympic Games. 02 August 2024 Tēnā koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. In a lawsuit against the government, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is contesting the government's decision to make it more difficult for hapū, uri and beneficiaries to get a customs marine title under the MACA Act. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua say it's a breach of the Bill of Rights Act and a breach of their right to enjoy their culture. Here's Mārena Mane with more. Ngāti Whātua takes government to court over the Marine and Coastal Area Act changes. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua are disappointed about the way our mana and custodianship over our rivers and sea is being treated. The iwi claims the government's decision to toughen up the act will make it harder for hapū, uri, and beneficiaries to get customary marine title. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua says they invite others to its legal proceeding at the High Court as this is an attack of tino rangatiratanga of all iwi. And that's exactly how the iwi see it over Dome Valley where they're still opposing the mega dump development. We do not consent to the landfill being on our land from Ngāti Manuhiri and all the way to Ngāti Whātua, from the river out to the Kaipara Harbour. The government's decision will impact two live hearings, forcing them to be re-heard under the amended act. Who is the Government to say to us, to Ngāpuhi where is our mana moana. So, this law right from the start has been a frustration. The iwi is seeking declarations that the government has breached the Bill of Rights and is seeking damages. First they need to stop what they're doing, and then secondly come to Ngāpuhi, come and have a meeting with Ngāpuhi, talk with us instead of telling us what to do and how we should suck eggs. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua co-chairs say the government's arbitrary decision exposes its contempt towards Māori rights. Mārena Mane, Te Karere. To some other news now and the Chief Children's Commissioner says Oranga Tamariki isn't getting the basics right after a report showing no improvement in children's safety. An independent children's monitor report released on the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz in 2021 found kids are 'no safer now'. It follows a 14 million dollar loss reported this week losing 107 fulltime staff affecting 1600 kids. The Chief Children's Commissioner is calling for action. The six government agencies that completed a review of their own process include police, Te Whatu Ora, the ministries of Education, Justice, Health and Social Development, Corrections. A new exhibition has opened in Wellington presented by survivors of abuse in faith and state care. The exhibition called He Kura Toiora features an array of visual and performing arts capturing the experiences of survivors, what aims to also bring awareness to their stories following the release of the Report for The Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Moana Makapelu Lee with this story. Like the tales of their creators these works of art emerge into the light. This is an important for us survivors because sometimes our journey that we're on can be dark at times. These special works have been created by members of Te Roopū Toiora, the national group for survivors of abuse in faith and state-based care. Many of these works were provided as evidence during the hearings and testimonials during the Royal Commission inquiry. An outlet used as a form of healing for many of the survivors. Last week survivors gathering as the Royal Commission of inquiry laid bare the horrors that occurred in State Care. This event isn't about death. Let's remember that some of us who were in state care were abused. Te Toiora as a collective hoping to raise awareness of their stories to ensure the abuse stops. Survivors continue to heal. Moana Makapelu Lee, Te Karere. In a first a composite group of 34 performers from Te Arawa are taking part in the 59th Te Maevanui celebrations underway in Rarotonga. The performers were selected from all 12 teams who competed at their regional competition this year. Mānia Clarke-Mamanu has more. The sweet melodies of Te Arawa are enjoyable to the crowd. It’s a great pleasure for us to have a haka group come from Aotearoa and perform at our BCI Trade Days. For the majority of the performers it’s their first trip to Rarotonga. I am very fortunate to come to the homeland let’s say, and further more to discover my relational ties to all our groups from Te Arawa, who have also come to Rarotonga. In addition to supporting Te Maevanui, strengthening relational ties is important. Hopefully yes, to revive our ancestral links. So that we know where we come from so we can know the way forward. Firstly, we need to learn who we are. We are returning to the homeland of our ancestors to find those connections to the people of this island. We are also from this island, so that’s all of us. In 1965, 4th of August, the Cook Islands became a self-governing state, as part of the realm of New Zealand. Next year the Cook Islands will celebrate 60 years of self-governance, with much preparation underway. Next year we celebrate 60 years of self-governance and we would delighted to have more cultural groups from Aotearoa come to perform as part of our goals. The group will entertain the throngs on the main stage at the National auditorium, later this evening. Mania Clarke-Mamanu from Rarotonga, Te Karere. After a successful Olympic campaign which saw them win back-to-back gold the women's sevens team have arrived home this morning, and although some are looking forward to a well-deserved rest others in the team are already planning on the next steps in their careers. Timoti Tiakiwai has more. The lofty mountain has beenascended, and now they return to their home fires. A successful New Zealand women's sevens team arrived home from the Paris Olympics to a large gathering of families and supporters, the team which has achieved back-to-back gold are still riding the high of an unbeaten Olympic run. They also bring home with them a sense of pride that is felt around the world. But for some it will be the last time they take the field wearing the black jersey. And for others, it is on to the next challenge with Stacey Waaka heading to Australia on Sunday to play in the NRLW but never forgetting about those who helped her. And also the thought of fellow Olympians still in Paris are at the forefront of their minds. A huge goal achieved and a well-earned rest. Timoti Tiakiwai, Te Karere. After the break three Māori athletes were part of Aotearoa's rowing team who've brought home gold, silver and bronze overnight at the Paris Olympic Games. Three Māori athletes were part of Aotearoa's rowing team who've brought home gold, silver and bronze overnight at the Paris Olympic Games. The country's biggest haul of medals from one team in one day. Reporter Harata Brown met up with them Harata in Paris, Harata. You're quite right. The holy trinity of te ao Māori ― rowing. They are a sibling duo from Rangitāne, and there's also another from Ngāi Tahu. When they arrived in Paris for the Olympics they learnt their first haka. Hauling in the waka, medals making landfall. Out of the men's fours, there's a descendant of Tahupōtiki. A Māori sister duo from Rangitāne featured in the women's fours. Learning haka and cultural practices have helped unite and strengthen athletes who have trained hard for this moment. Smiling hard because they are at the top of their game. Rangitāne and Ngāi Tahu should definitely be celebrating, as we all should be, right Harata? Anyway, what do you have planned next today in France and at the Olympics? I'll be focusing on Māori runners who will be competing today. One of them is NZ's fastest woman who is competing at the games. I'm talking about Ngāruahine's Zoe Hobbs. She's competing in the 100m. Their fellow sprinter is Ngāpuhi's Sam Tanner. They will be competing in the 1500m race. Over the course of the weekend I will be speaking to a person from Ngāti Porou who has just arrived today. They will be competing in the muay thai. I'm talking about Isla Huriwai. Then there's also Taiko Torepe-Ormsby. They're a rower and they've been spotted at the pools. They have such a chiefly name with a name like Taiko. Then there's also the rock climbing coach. One of the coach is also from my own iwi, Te Aupōuri. They're involved in the strength development of that rock climbing team. So, that's what I have ahead planned for myself. Te Aupōuri! An iwi mighty at rock climbing eh? Thank you so much Harata and I know we'll catch up again on Sunday on Marae. Again thank you so much and see you on Sunday, Harata! After 46 games of netball, the ANZ Premiership has reached the grand final. The Mystics and Pulse will battle it out on Sunday, after what has been one of the most highly contested seasons of the competitions history. It will be a game of strength, precision and accuracy, with both teams leaving it all on the line. Kruze Tangira has more. In Wellington there is a feeling of excitement. And in Auckland the emotions are high. Fresh off their tight win over the Tactix on Saturday, there is a sense of calm within the team. Their bench players making an impact a strategy we could see this weekend. For the opposition, the Central Pulse, they have had two weeks off before the big dance. But at the forefront of their minds, there is a big challenge that awaits. However, despite that there is one feeling they want to feel again. Two powerhouses of New Zealand netball, going to battle one last time. Kruze Tangira, Te Karere. After the break we have the weather. To the weather now. That's all we have for today. Have a good weekend and see you on Monday. Kia ora tātou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Māngai Pāho. Copyright TVNZ 2024.