Manu Korihi News for 30 August 2012

The lower North Island, Ngati Toa, has initialled a deed of settlement, which recognises the tribe's ancestral chief as the composer of the haka, Ka Mate Ka Mate; The Crown and Whanganui Iwi have signed an agreement that marks a step forward in the tribe being officially recognised as a guardian of the Whanganui River; Ngai Tuhoe says a plan to manage social services for it people will eventually lead to the iwi taking over most of the responsibilities currently provided by the state; Ngapuhi and Child Youth and Family have agreed on a memoradum of understanding which aims to reduce the number of Ngapuhi children in state care.