5 May 2014

Te Manu Korihi News for 5 May 2014

From Checkpoint, 6:48 pm on 5 May 2014

Racist comments and low expectations of their Maori students have shocked a fair skinned, blue eyed Maori researcher surveying teachers about their attitudes of Maori pupils; The Maori King's son who's pleaded guilty to burglary changes is remorseful for bringing shame to his father and the kingitanga; The Mana Party's previous candidate for Hauraki-Waikato isn't ruling herself in or out of this year's election; Meanwhile, the Maori Party's Susan Cullen says homelessness is one of the kaupapa she's promising to address if she became the MP for Hauraki-Waikato; Two names are so far in the frame to stand for the Labour Party in the Tamaki Makaurau electorate.