Coming up on Te Karere... It won't be just the schools that will be affected by the increase in classroom sizes; it will be the Government as well. Says a survey conducted by One News. Stay with us for more details. Where in the world is the Maori Affairs Minister? A musical artist contemplates a dilemma in his musical career. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Governments plans to increase classroom sizes have come against opposition. A latest poll shows National is losing support, Irena Smith has more details. While the Prime Minister has engagements in Europe, back here at home anger is brewing over the government's new policies. The Government intends to improve teaching quality in NZ, but will it be at the cost of class increases. Voters were asked if they support the Government's plan for bigger class sizes. According the One News Colmar Brunton Poll 80% said no 17% agreed 4% didn't know The poll results said support is down for the National Party at 47 points. But the PM isn't concerned. The Education sector isn't backing down, and today Education groups met to discuss a battle plan to lobby the Government. Students angry at changes to allowances and loan repayments are also considering further protest action. Irena Smith, Te Karere. A Te Arawa family welcomes the review of Te Ture Whenua Maori by Minister Finalyson. Jo Taia says for too long families haven't had easy access to build on their own land. Ngahuia Wade reports. Jo Taia and her family are the current guardians of Waitangi Soda Springs. They do not own their own home. For seven years Jo's been trying to get access to her land to build a family home. She has interests in 40 blocks from Maketu to Rotorua. This is one of the land blocks that Jo Taia's family belong to, but despite trying, they cannot build a home on their own land. There are too many landowners to seek permission from and other laws which restrict them. There are over 1000 owners in the Waitangi Springs land block and this is the benefit they all receive. Jo Taia will be watching very closely to any changes made to Te Ture Whenua Maori, but for now a relaxing bath is paramount. Ngahuia Wade, Te Karere. The development and expansion of the Maori economy is the reason why Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples, is in China. He says our businesses will benefit from fostering a relationship with Asia. It's a trek the Minister of Maori Affairs has taken before but it's about treading the fine line of protocol. It's the dragon's economy here. You can't come with just the thought of making money, asking for money without meeting the people face to face. The Minister also says during these hard times with an economic downturn, this is a country that holds many attractive business opportunities for Maori. Sheep and dairy industry, the IT industry, education - there are many opportunities for us to follow up. And the Minister gave his Maori Economic Taskforce credit for the research and development they did to pave the way. Our profile has been raised because our Maori people who know their business are here dealing face to face. With a population of over 1.3 billion people, it's a vast country for this delegation to cover. We have food they want and that's something we do well in NZ. It's a country that has had great mistrust for those living outside its borders. Now the doors are open for New Zealand to do business. It's a task the Minister and his delegation is hopeful of good results. Tini Molyneux, Te Karere. Here with me now is Maori Party MP, Te Ururoa Flavell. Tena koe, Te Ururoa. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Te Ururoa Flavell, thank you for joining us. After the break, Where was the consultation process? Was the question outlined by Te Whanau-a-Apanui in the High court today. The exploration permit was granted in Te Rau Kumara from the Government to Petrobras and they're challenging it. Te Kura Kaupapa o Maungarongo and Te Puna Reo o Maungarongo are back in the courts. According to the kura, the puna reo has yet to pay their rent, and even though the puna reo have moved from the premises, they are still requesting payment in the meantime. According to the judge, it's up to the kura and the puna reo to come to a resolution on this issue. He adds that for the wellbeing of the children, the two parties must come to an agreement before heading back to court. Today the review began by a Judge to consider if the permit given to Petrobras to was legitimate. The applicants, Greenpeace and Te Whanau a Apanui questioned if Mr Brownlee met his obligations as a Minister to International Law and the Treaty of Waitangi (TOW). Under the Minerals Programming for Petroleum, the Minister in question, Gerry Brownlee is required to have regard for NZ International laws, and an obligation to comply with the principles of TOW. The Crown has admitted that there are gaps in the current legislation around the affects that petroleum and mining have on the environment. Today in High Court, Brownlee's actions were further questioned under the TOW around his consultation with Te Whanau-a-Apanui and his failure to actively protect the Treaty. What this brings into question is if the Minister considered his obligations to the Treaty and International Law as irrelevant. The Crown will give their case tomorrow and a decision is expected at the end of the week. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. Joining us live from Wellington to talk more on this topic is Te Whanau-a-Apanui spokesperson Rikirangi Gage. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Rikirangi Gage, thank you for joining us. After the break, we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. A South Auckland singer has made it into the World Performing Arts competition in Los Angeles. He had a sponsor to fund his way over, but the funds have now fallen through. So he's busking on the streets to raise the money. Los Angeles is miles away from Otara. John Hohepa hopes to go there for the World Performing Arts competition. He did well at the regionals - He got two silver medals to be able to compete at the worlds. At first he had a sponsor to fund his flights but they pulled out on him at the last minute. So he's on the streets of Otara again busking. He's been trying to source funds from other sponsors. But so far, no luck. He's been busking at Otara market for 25 years. Hohepa hopes to join the NZ group who are heading over for the competition at the end of the month, but at the moment the dollar dictates what he can do. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. In closing, here is some footage of the Queen's Jubilee celebrations. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012.