12 June 2012 Coming up on Te Karere... Concern over sacred lands means areas in Taranaki won't be explored for oil. As pressure mounts on the Government to tighten the laws around deep sea drilling and the PM's refusing to make changes to National super. What does this mean for you? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Ministry of Economic development has listened to Taranaki iwi and two areas in their region won't be considered for oil exploration permits. This comes as Parliament is about to debate law changes to manage deep sea oil drilling. Peata Melbourne is in Wellington with more. The Government is setting out to better manage environmental effects and activities in NZ oceans including deep sea drilling. This comes as two blocks in Taranaki have been deferred for exploration after submissions from council and iwi were taken into consideration. This is what the Government is trying to avoid happening in our oceans. These are the measures that need to be taken after the Ministry of Economic Development announced that two areas in Taranaki won't be explored this year Our main concern was that it be left alone for now because we're in the midst of Treaty negotiations, and still researching scared site areas in the region. Another block has conditions placed on it and it includes a river close to Ngati Ruanui lands. The Minister for the Environment currently has a bill before Parliament which she says will fill the gap in legislation that fails to cover beyond the 12 nautical mile limit covered by RMA. It's good that policies are put in place; however the Government isn't working with iwi on these issues But the Greens say the bill won't protect our ocean. Economic Exclusion Zone and continental shelf bill is due in Parliament within the week. So some successes in the Taranaki region, albeit temporary. However, there' still a lot of work to go with Government consultation and iwi around exploration permits. The Prime Minister isn't budging on his promise not to change National super entitlements. That includes lowering the age for Maori because they die younger and many don't live long enough to receive it. It comes as an OECD report out today shows other countries are moving to change their superannuation schemes to cope with demographic changes and rising costs. John Key says National superannuation may have to be looked at after 2020 but indicates it's something that'd need more analysis. Maori issues commentator Keith Ikin joins us now from our Rotorua studio. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Keith Ikin, thank you for joining us. A Ngai Tahu elder has lost his treasured walking stick and is desperately trying to locate it. The walking stick was lost on Friday morning after it was left outside the Radio NZ House in Wellington. If anyone has this walking stick in their possession please return to Te Papa Museum. After the break, A Hauraki family is defying an eviction order to move from their Coromandel home. Tuwharetoa are angry at proposed rate increases in Taupo. A family is defying an eviction order to move out of their Coromandel home. DOC terminated the family's occupancy and the decision was upheld by the tenancy disputes tribunal. But the Mclean family is still fighting to remain on what they say is Maori land. The land concerned is located north east of Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula. Potaka Maipi reports. This family are praying to stay in their home. The tenancy agreement has been terminated by the Dept of Conservation (DOC) as of 4pm yesterday. But the family are staying where they are and have the support of the iwi and community. But Greg Dyer from DOC says the tenancy tribunal supports them in evicting the Mclean family. There is a long history between Victor Mclean and DOC. The Mclean family, Ngati Tamatera and supporters aren't willing to give in. DOC says they'll seek legal avenues to have the family removed if they continue their protest. Potaka Maipi, Te Karere. Earlier today, we asked Ngati Tamatera spokesperson, Korohere Ngapo to explain their position over Kuaotunu. Firstly we've come to support our relative here of Ngati Tamatera. We've long been telling DOC and the Government that this land belongs to Ngati Tamatera. However, it's true that our Ngati Tamatera relative here has been evicted by DOC, even though him and his family have been here for so long looking after the land and sea. But aren't you on DOC land - they're responsible for it, right? That's still being debated because the wider Marutuahu iwi are still in the process of doing their Treaty claims. So we're still debating that. We've turned to our Govt reps and Ngati Tamatera - they've both extended their support. This land is still Ngati Tamatera's. The family are adamant that they won't move, so where does this end? I'm not too sure what the next step is, but we and our elders have come along to lend our support. Our elders have said to our relative to stay true and fight. To remain as a spokesperson and face for Ngati Tamatera. What I want to say to my relative here is to be strong, remain on this land knowing that Parehauraki, Marutuahu and Ngati Tamatera are supporting and his actions and Ngati Tamatera are supporting his actions of occupying this land. Korohere Ngapo, a spokesperson for Ngati Tamatera. Ngati Tuwharetoa is staying quiet on its position regarding Taupo District Council's rates hike. The increase could cause some homeowners rates bill to rise up to 300%. It's estimated that more than 50% of Taupo District's land area is owned by members of Ngati Tuwharetoa. However Topia Rameka of Ngati Tuwharetoa Maori Trust said they wouldn't be making comment on this issue at the moment. Atareta Poananga has been struck-off as a lawyer after she pleaded guilty to forging signatures while processing Treaty of Waitangi claims. Poananga has admitted to four charges of forgery and false declaration that occurred between 2008 and 2010. She also made attempts at evading the hearing, stating she had serious health issues and was unable to face disciplinary action. She was a former candidate for the Maori Party. Poananga attributed her misconduct to the heavy workload of being responsible for over 35 Treaty claims. It's said that she gained no personal benefit from her misconduct. Joining us now is Maori Party MP for Te Waiariki, 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 we have tomorrow's weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. That's all we have for today. Kia ora tatou katoa. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012.