Manu Korihi News for 23 March 2012

The Kohanga Reo National Trust Board says its claim before the Waitangi Tribunal has resulted in whanau being pitted against family who work for government; Four South Taranaki iwi are opposing a water privatisation bill because of a lack of consultation with them by the South Taranaki District Council; The Maori Economic Development Panel Chairman, says attendance at the first of three public hui to discuss ways of improving the Maori economy, exceeded expectations; Judges of the Maori Excellence in Farming Award have decided on the three finalists in this year's competition; Meanwhile the Maori Trustee John Paki, who's on the management committee which runs the Ahuwhenua Trophy competition, says it's significant for all farmers not just those who are Maori.