21 Dec 2011

Manu Korihi News for 21 December 2011

From Morning Report, 8:47 am on 21 December 2011

An organisation representing Maori living in Australia say they feel political parties ignored them in last month's New Zealand election; The Ngai Tuhoe Tribal Authority is looking to recruit its first chief executive, who it wants to set up essential infrastructure services in remote communities within ten-years; The Maori Women's Welfare League says the national office chose not to apply to deliver Whanau Ora, but members from three regional branches have become involved; The head of the Maori Language Commission says the success of this year's theme of manaakitanga, or hospitality, was a major factor in selecting the new kaupapa for next year.