Te Manu Korihi News for 6 December 2012

The Kohanga Reo movement is praying the government takes urgent action to help restore its philosophy - and not leave it lingering like the Waitangi Tribunal report on Flora and Fauna; The leader of the environmental recovery programme for the Rena crisis says Bay of Plenty iwi could establish a response team to consult with authorities - in the event of another disaster; The Rotorua District Council and a local iwi environmental group are to enter into talks over public access to a lake; The Ngapuhi master waka builder Hector Busby is waiting onshore on Easter Island today to be part of welcome party for the Waka Tapu expedition.