Coming up on Te Karere Ngāpuhi iwi are against the repeal of treaty obligations from Oranga Tamariki with Ngāpuhi leading the charge to the capital. Some of the managers and supporters of the Olympia team of New Zealand have gone to some of the cemeteries and some of the sacred places in France. After one of the most contested finals in recent years, the Mystics are the ANZ Premiership winners for the second time in a row. 05 August 2024 Tēnā koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Ngāpuhi iwi are against the repeal of treaty obligations from Oranga Tamariki with Ngāpuhi leading the charge to the capital. A staggering 827 Ngāpuhi children are in state care, 29 per cent of all Māori Tamariki sparking concerns about systemic failures. Te Okiwa Mclean leads us off. Ngāpuhi standing in unity. Joined by mana whenua and other iwi in a show of unity and determination. It's enough. The time has come for us to take our mokopuna back. They're presenting their oral submission opposing the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. Do not remove the pillars of whakapapa, of whanaungatanga, and mana tamaiti out of the law. Disturbing reports from Oranga Tamariki reveal that abuse in care is still happening today. And for Ngāpuhi the situation is dire. You need to stop. If you don't stop, if you don't stop doing this it will mean war. A moment of reckoning for the government, as Ngāpuhi demands action and accountability. 827 Ngāpuhi children are in state care - more than three times the number of any other iwi. It didn't just happen yesterday, it's happened over the course of many years. So, this is Ngāpuhi's challenge for Governments whether blue or red. Listen to your iwi, listen to Ngāpuhi. Ngāpuhi leaders say this is a crisis point for their people and they will not remain silent. Let's go to Te Okiwa Mclean. Has the Minister for Children spoken to you, or has she issued a statement? Scotty Te Karere has made several attempts to request an interview with the Minister for Children on this issue but to no avail. Her officials advise that Chhour is unwell today. However, her office has just advised that Karen met with Ngapuhi iwi leaders. That's the third opportunity she has had since she took up the Minister for Children portfolio, Scotty. Ngapuhi presented their complaints and concerns to the Minister about the repealing of Section 7AA in the Oranga Tamariki Act. Ngapuhi are concerned that contracts will be taken away and cancelled, along with previously provided recommendations. The Minister has told them that that won't happen because the main focus of the new strategy Enabling Communities is to return responsibility to communities and decentralise from Wellington. Furthermore Ngapuhi will be able to work together again to ensure the wellbeing of Ngapuhi mokopuna. Thank you my friend. Thank you so much for those really deep explanations. It's a deep subject and so are the explanations. My heart thanks you, Te Okiwa. Thank you. With a warm welcome to Whareroa marae hapū members are placing their trust in Tauranga's new mayor Mahe Drysdale. This is to tackle the industrial pollution that's been choking their community for many years. Timoti Tiakiwai has more. As Tauranga's new elected has mayor arrived at Whareroa marae... It's time to fix up what they are saying. They know the beast that is upon us. ...hapū members from Ngāti Kuku and Ngāi Tūkairangi are hopeful that a new era of leadership may bring much-needed change to their pollution-plagued community. They're a community fighting for cleaner air amidst industrial pollution. Whareroa marae is stuck in Tauranga's industrial heart. Health concerns mounting on this kōhanga reo wanting to re-locate. They've thrown their chemicals into the land, into the waterways and into the air. It's impacting on all of us. Chairman Manea Ngatai says living beside the balance fertiliser factory has taken a toll on his people's health. Two other companies are seeking to expand their factories potentially increasing air emissions over 35 years. The time has come to identify a better space for that activity. The community has made 102 submissions opposing the expansions demanding action from the new mayor to address their concerns. Timoti Tiakiwai, Te Karere. We're unable to provide subtitles. NZ Olympic delegates including Kīngi Tuheitia and Te Kapa Haka o Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti have made their way to sites of significance in France, where Māori soldiers served, some ultimately sacrificed their lives in the world wars. The visit signalling that the Olympics is more than just the games, it's about uniting people. Harata Brown was amongst the contingent and filed this report. A hymn here in the tunnels that were made by 43 Māori ancestors. This is one of the ancestors' descendants. To hear and feel the essence of this place, and be amongst it to acknowledge to pray for the ancestors who were here 100 years ago. It's about connecting Māori with the land. Why were the Olympic Games established? It's a peaceful initiative. That's why we come to these types of places, to shed tears, to restore the essence and balance amongst all peoples so they know we are all but humans on this Earth. From the tunnels of Arras to this war cemetery in Longueval. This is about seeing the effects of the wars, the times when we didn't live at peace so by coming to these places we know we must maintain unity and peace. This is the area where World War One broke out here. This is the site of the start of the Battle of Somme, 100 years ago. They are ok here, they are well looked after by the people of this land, of France, they know as well that these were the people who helped them regain their autonomy. Indeed to remember, acknowledge and cry. This is my ancestor Toi Karini. Remembering those who walked here in these fields and site in Paris. Harata Brown, Te Karere. After the break... ...after one of the most contested finals in recent years, the Mystics are the ANZ Premiership winners for the second time in a row. At only 17 years old, Ishtar Mackey-Huriwai of Ngāti Porou descent will represent Aotearoa in Paris for the Olympics' demo sport, muay thai. Harata Brown has more. Shadow sparring and it's all smiles because she's landed in Paris, France. 'm happy I've come here to compete in France, that's been one of my long held dreams and I'm ready to do the work for this. The Ngāti Porou descendant has come with her whānau. They've all travelled from Gisborne. She started training when she was five, she had her first fight when she was seven. Since then she's started to shift and develop her style of fighting. And it's Ishtar's very own whānau who coach her. She's been long training with me since she was just very little. And it's hoped that the sport will become an official sport. It's hoped that by the next Olympics Muay Thai will be recognised. Ishtar is set to fight today. Harata Brown, Te Karere. After one of the most contested finals in recent years, the Mystics are the ANZ Premiership winners for the second time in a row. It was a drama filled game, with the Auckland based side having to play with just six players for two minutes in the final quarter. But grit determination and heart was all that was needed for them to snatch the win in Wellington. Kruze Tangira has more. A big smile on the face, because they stand again as champions of the ANZ Premiership. So many emotions right now. Everything is all over the place. A battle of all battles, the win coming down to the final moments. Early errors emerging for the home side, matched with strong defence from the Mystics the signs were looking positive. The cut eye to Whitney Souness igniting the fire for the Pulse. The fourth quarter adding to the drama with a suspension to Karaka for two minutes. But the pressure hitting Walmsley missing the most important goal. Just enough for the Mystics to snatch the title by one point. Although the ups and downs, the complaints, the challenges, we stayed close. Setting the standard and closing off another year as champions. Kruze Tangira, Te Karere. After the break we have the weather. To the weather now. That's all we have for today that we at Te Karere have collected and gathered today for you all to listen and watch. Thank you so much. Kia tau te mauri. Kia huihui mai tātou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Māngai Pāho. Copyright TVNZ 2024.