Manu Korihi News for 30 April 2012

The Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, is being accused of choosing her job over her identity - by directing a Far North school to close its senior classes; New Zealand Maori Hockey's bid to become a separate national team is being taken directly to the sport's international body; The Restaurant Association of New Zealand says it wants to increase the number of Maori in the hospitality industry because Maori culture and hospitality go hand in hand; It's been a busy weekend for the Far North tribe of Te Rarawa.