Manu Korihi News for 23 August 2012

A former school leader who worked with a teacher who sexually abused pupils says his interest in Maoritanga won over parents and got him closer to his victims; A constitutional Advisory Panel member says there is not enough discussion going on about the role of the Treaty of Waitangi in the general population; The new chief executive of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, Arihia Bennett, says she'll spend her first year developing relationships with whanau, to ensure iwi their views are heard by iwi leaders and the Government; A centre for research excellence, dedicated to topics affecting Maori communities, has appointed two new members to its board.