Coming up on Te Karere... One of the key issues under scrutiny at Parliament this week is Whanau Ora. "Leading with Mana" was the theme of a women's leadership conference organised by the United Nations in Auckland. A group of Deaf Maori leaders is working to change that situation. They have launched Maori-language waiata and a karakia in New Zealand Sign Language to help strengthen connections with Maori culture. 17 June 2026 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Whanau Ora is under scrutiny this week, with questions being raised about whether the $188 million allocated for the next financial year is enough. Whanau Ora Minister Tama Potaka says better data will help strengthen the programme. Opposition MPs say there is no new funding and that whanau are still waiting for support. Ripeka Timutimu has more. We're unable to provide subtitles. We are joined now by Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime to discuss Scrutiny Week at Parliament and some of the key issues raised during the week. Tena koe. We're unable to provide subtitles. "Leading with Mana" was the theme that brought together women of many backgrounds at the United Nations Women's Leadership Conference in Auckland. One speaker said she doesn't focus on barriers, she focuses on breaking them down, encouraging more Maori and Pacific women into leadership roles on the world stage. We're unable to provide subtitles. For many years, Deaf Maori have felt disconnected from their culture because te reo Maori and tikanga Maori have not always been accessible to them. Now, a group of Deaf Maori leaders has launched New Zealand Sign Language versions of two well-known Maori waiata and a karakia to strengthen inclusion and provide a clearer pathway back to te ao Maori. Our reporter Marena Mane attended the launch at Nga Puna o Waiorea last night. The Hurricanes say there is added motivation to send their departing players out on a high ahead of Saturday's sold-out Super Rugby final against the Chiefs in Wellington. Both teams enjoyed strong seasons and finished at the top end of the competition table. The Hurricanes are determined to give their departing players a memorable finish, while the Chiefs are aiming to cap off another impressive campaign with a title. The Hurricanes are chasing their first Super Rugby title in ten years. Kick-off is at 7:05pm on Saturday. Let's take another look at today's top stories. One of the key issues under scrutiny at Parliament this week is Whanau Ora. "Leading with Mana" was the theme of a women's leadership conference VOICEOVER: Maori ma. Every day, we make choices. Big or small, we breathe mana into each choice when we understand its impact. Choosing your roll to vote on is the same. The Maori roll or the general roll? It's not about right or wrong, just what's right for you. Two rolls, one choice. Shape the horizon ahead. Start by checking you're enrolled, and choosing your roll for this year's election, at vote.nz