Ngapuhi hearing high on symbolism
Ngapuhi has told the Waitangi Tribunal it wants to start claim hearings next year with an examination of the Declaration of Independence signed by northern chiefs five years before the Treaty of Waitangi.
About 400 people attended a judicial conference at the Copthorne Bay of Islands today to hear the recommendations of the Ngapuhi nui tonu claim design group.
Ngapuhi chairperson Sonny Tau says some elements in the iwi went to war in 1845 over breaches of the treaty, and constitutional issues around need to be considered ahead of the economic and social effects of colonisation.
“A lot of the grievance were driven by the non-adherance to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we know it, as it was discussed at Waitangi and signed at Waitangi,” Mr Tau says.
Ngapuhi wants its hearings to start on October the 28th next year - the 174th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
SAMUELS RATES TE PUNI KOKIRI REJIG A HIGHLIGHT
Retiring Labour MP Dover Samuels is rating his restructuring of Te Puni Kokiri as a highlight of his 12 years in Parliament.
The former commercial fisherman, resort owner, entertainer and Far North District councilor says when he became Minister of Maori Affairs in 1999, his ministry was focused on monitoring other government agencies.
He gave it an active role in helping Maori take advantage of new opportunities, through things like the business facilitation service.
Mr Samuels says he's also been able to make a positive contribution to the development of the Maori tourism section, and got about 800 homes built on Maori land.
HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI LOOKS FOR WINNER
One of the most popular talent shows on telly winds up another season tonight, after unearthing yet more Maori talent.
Te Hamua Nikora, the host of Maori Television's live karaoke show Homai Te Pakipaki, says he's constantly impressed by the level of performances.
Up to 60 singers have turned up at the Newmarket studio every Friday night during the series to undergo a quick audition, with 15 making it in front of the camera.
Mr Nikora says the winners of the ten lead-up shows will tonight compete for the $10,000 putea.
TURIA DEFENDS INTEGRITY OF GANG SUPPORT
Tariana Turia is defending the Maori Party over allegations its support of gangs undermines its claims of integrity in the censuring of Winston Peters.
Cabinet Minister Shane Jones says the Maori Party's vote against the New Zealand First leader is as devoid of principle as its backing of Waitangi Tribunal claims lodged by Mongrel Mob women and Black Power.
Mrs Turia says when she sees Maori making claims, she doesn't see gang patches.
“This is not, for us as a political party, an issue of gangs. This is an issue of Maori people who believe they have been alienated and dispossessed in any way through government policy, that they have a right to take their claim to the tribunal and for the tribunal to decide whether it’s wrong, not politicians,” Mrs Turia says.
She says the Maori Party voted to censure Mr Peters over the Owen Glenn donation out of respect for the integrity of Te Ururoa Flavell, its representative on the privileges committee.
SPEECH STANDARDS LIFTING IN TE WAIPOUNAMU
One of the judges of this week's Nga Manu Korero Speech competitions was thrilled by the junior talent emerging from Te Waipounamu.
Rihari Ratahi from Te Wharekura a rohe o Te Whakapumau in Christchurch won up the Korimako trophy for senior speeches in English, a rare victory for the South Island.
Otaki student Toko-aitua Winiata won the Pei te Hurinui Jones trophy for senior Maori.
In the junior competition, Rakei Hakeke Whauwhau of Nga Taiatea Wharekura in the Waikato took out the Rawhiti Ihaka Maori section, while Mitchell Spencer of Whakatane's Trident High School won the Ta Turi Kara Junior English.
Linguist Wayne Ngata from Ngati Porou and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti says South Island students haven't been strong contenders in the past, but those who presented this year were very confident.
While the standard of students from kura kaupapa and wharekura students was consistently high, the standard from mainstream schools was also very good.
MANAGEMENT TURNS OUT JUNIOR CONTENDERS
While most league fans will have an eye firmly on tomorrow night's Warriors-Manly match up, the Maori management of the Warriors Under 20 squad is being praised for guiding a new team to within striking range of its own grand final.
Gordon Gibbons from Auckland Rugby League says the introduction of the under-20 competition this year benefited New Zealand teams most by bridging the huge gap between local competition and the NRL.
He says the manager, former New Zealand Maori captain Dean Bell, and coach Tony Iro shaped the team into a disciplined group of youngsters.
The Warriors Under-20 team line up against the Broncos juniors in a curtain raiser for tomorrow's Warriors-Manly clash, with Canberra and St George-Illawarra battling out the other semifinal tonight.
About 400 people attended a judicial conference at the Copthorne Bay of Islands today to hear the recommendations of the Ngapuhi nui tonu claim design group.
Ngapuhi chairperson Sonny Tau says some elements in the iwi went to war in 1845 over breaches of the treaty, and constitutional issues around need to be considered ahead of the economic and social effects of colonisation.
“A lot of the grievance were driven by the non-adherance to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we know it, as it was discussed at Waitangi and signed at Waitangi,” Mr Tau says.
Ngapuhi wants its hearings to start on October the 28th next year - the 174th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
SAMUELS RATES TE PUNI KOKIRI REJIG A HIGHLIGHT
Retiring Labour MP Dover Samuels is rating his restructuring of Te Puni Kokiri as a highlight of his 12 years in Parliament.
The former commercial fisherman, resort owner, entertainer and Far North District councilor says when he became Minister of Maori Affairs in 1999, his ministry was focused on monitoring other government agencies.
He gave it an active role in helping Maori take advantage of new opportunities, through things like the business facilitation service.
Mr Samuels says he's also been able to make a positive contribution to the development of the Maori tourism section, and got about 800 homes built on Maori land.
HOMAI TE PAKIPAKI LOOKS FOR WINNER
One of the most popular talent shows on telly winds up another season tonight, after unearthing yet more Maori talent.
Te Hamua Nikora, the host of Maori Television's live karaoke show Homai Te Pakipaki, says he's constantly impressed by the level of performances.
Up to 60 singers have turned up at the Newmarket studio every Friday night during the series to undergo a quick audition, with 15 making it in front of the camera.
Mr Nikora says the winners of the ten lead-up shows will tonight compete for the $10,000 putea.
TURIA DEFENDS INTEGRITY OF GANG SUPPORT
Tariana Turia is defending the Maori Party over allegations its support of gangs undermines its claims of integrity in the censuring of Winston Peters.
Cabinet Minister Shane Jones says the Maori Party's vote against the New Zealand First leader is as devoid of principle as its backing of Waitangi Tribunal claims lodged by Mongrel Mob women and Black Power.
Mrs Turia says when she sees Maori making claims, she doesn't see gang patches.
“This is not, for us as a political party, an issue of gangs. This is an issue of Maori people who believe they have been alienated and dispossessed in any way through government policy, that they have a right to take their claim to the tribunal and for the tribunal to decide whether it’s wrong, not politicians,” Mrs Turia says.
She says the Maori Party voted to censure Mr Peters over the Owen Glenn donation out of respect for the integrity of Te Ururoa Flavell, its representative on the privileges committee.
SPEECH STANDARDS LIFTING IN TE WAIPOUNAMU
One of the judges of this week's Nga Manu Korero Speech competitions was thrilled by the junior talent emerging from Te Waipounamu.
Rihari Ratahi from Te Wharekura a rohe o Te Whakapumau in Christchurch won up the Korimako trophy for senior speeches in English, a rare victory for the South Island.
Otaki student Toko-aitua Winiata won the Pei te Hurinui Jones trophy for senior Maori.
In the junior competition, Rakei Hakeke Whauwhau of Nga Taiatea Wharekura in the Waikato took out the Rawhiti Ihaka Maori section, while Mitchell Spencer of Whakatane's Trident High School won the Ta Turi Kara Junior English.
Linguist Wayne Ngata from Ngati Porou and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti says South Island students haven't been strong contenders in the past, but those who presented this year were very confident.
While the standard of students from kura kaupapa and wharekura students was consistently high, the standard from mainstream schools was also very good.
MANAGEMENT TURNS OUT JUNIOR CONTENDERS
While most league fans will have an eye firmly on tomorrow night's Warriors-Manly match up, the Maori management of the Warriors Under 20 squad is being praised for guiding a new team to within striking range of its own grand final.
Gordon Gibbons from Auckland Rugby League says the introduction of the under-20 competition this year benefited New Zealand teams most by bridging the huge gap between local competition and the NRL.
He says the manager, former New Zealand Maori captain Dean Bell, and coach Tony Iro shaped the team into a disciplined group of youngsters.
The Warriors Under-20 team line up against the Broncos juniors in a curtain raiser for tomorrow's Warriors-Manly clash, with Canberra and St George-Illawarra battling out the other semifinal tonight.
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