15 June 2012 Coming up on Te Karere... The Government is moving forward in their plan to sell off five of NZ's state-owned enterprises. But how will they convince investors to sell their shares or to hold onto them? Do you remember the Rena? What's the latest on the ship? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. It seems that the Mixed Ownership Model Bill will be finalised next week, allowing the Government to sell off five state-owned assets. The controversial bill reached its second reading in Parliament last night. According to Peata Melbourne's report, the Government seems to be trying to sweeten the deal to entice shareholder into selling. John Key was spending time with rural New Zealand this morning. A few days before Parliament is expected to pass one of the Government's more controversial bills - which will enable the partial sale of state assets. As a sweetener, the Government looks set to include a loyalty scheme which will encourage investors to hold onto their shares. But the Greens say loyalty shares cost big money so we should just hold on to the assets. The Mana Party agrees. I've heard the Greens say that it's worth more than $300 million, but for now, the assets still belong to us. Why would we buy our own assets? It's crazy. The bill passed its second reading last night by one vote. The Maori Party is against it. Our problem is in the clause that states the allowance of foreign sales. That's the biggest problem for Maori. The bill is expected to pass its third reading on Tuesday. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. The wreckage of the Rena has almost been entirely cleared. The ship was grounded on the Astrolabe Reef in the Bay of Plenty last year. Here's Hinerangi Goodman with the latest on the Rena clean-up. Eight months after the container ship Rena ran aground - this is where the last remaining containers was removed from her. Yes, we are very happy they have been removed from where they were. All that now remains of the Rena is a shadow of her former self but the question remains - what will they do with it? This will be a long process as they will cut her up and remove those bits piece by piece. Because of concerns about the lack of how it was handled after the Rena struck the Astrolabe Reef, the question is how would it be handled if it happened again here or anywhere else along the Bay Of Plenty Coast? There are still some grumbles and doubts from some who believe that there are still pollutants in the shellfish. It will serve as an example for all, both here and overseas that by working closely with the authorities and having monthly meetings, you may move forward. A leading coastal research team has begun its work on the long term effects of the contamination of the ocean and the coastland. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. Maori Minister, here is our plea. That's one of the topics in the Tamaki Makaurau Manu Korero regional competitions. Today, the stage belonged to the seniors to be followed by prize giving. All hearts beating as one. It may be mistaken for a singing competition - The Minister of Education, here is my plea. Maori need to send their kids to kura kaupapa in order for them to succeed. He respects the Minister greatly, she who felt the heat last week. She's the first Maori Minister of Education. We just need to give her time and space to be able to carry her job. She's more than capable; she just needs to rethink her approach. I sit here pondering the world. Meet Tumanawa Tawhai. He says the old and new worlds can be be brought together. I believe the key is to set up the best Maori rugby team. He also says people need to be aware of Maori potential. Yeah, we're a force to be reckoned with. Do you play rugby at school? Yeah. I play league for my school team. The National Manu Korero Competitions will be held in Nelson in September. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. Here are this year's winners in the Tamaki Makaurau Regional Manu Korero Competitions; In the Ta Turi Kara Junior English Section - Tia Reweti-Saunders from Waiheke High School. The Rawhiti Ihaka Junior Maori Section - Kalani Pewhairangi-Charlie from Massey High School. In the Korimako Senior English Section - Viniece McIntyre from Western Springs High School. And in Pei Te Hurinui Jones - the Senior Maori Section, Wiremu Taitin also from Massey High School. A new book dedicated to the advancement of reo Maori speakers has been launched. The book is called Mai i Te Kakano and it focuses on proverbs and idiomatic sayings as well as commonly heard mistakes and examples of everyday language use. We recently spoke with the author Heni Jacob. It's a resource to support those who know a bit about It's a resource to support those who know a bit about the Maori language but are looking at ways to further develop their language. It's to support those people who are second-language learners looking to improve their grasp of Maori. Where did the idea come from? It started at Te Kakano Kohanga Reo where my son attended. While I was there, I heard some mistakes and topics that were hard for some parents and teachers to talk about. So I thought I'd write something. These writings were added to the weekly kohanga reo newsletter. It started from there one page, two pages per week. Eventually, there were perhaps 100 pages, and parents started to make suggestions. The Wananga then came to us with the proposal of publishing the manuscript. And so I'd like to acknowledge them in this. So that's the reason for the book. What sort of book is it? How does it work? It's an example of the kinds of topics people talk about. Topics like going to the seaside, going to the supermarket, sitting together at the table to eat, washing, swimming, all those sorts of things that children and families do. That's where I saw the difficulty for some of the families to speak about those topics correctly in an entertaining way, and in a Maori way. That's why proverbs were used. Also, it was important to use examples. There's no use in desctribing a mistake and leaving it at that. Examples are needed so there are many in the book. After the break, Tumamao talks All Blacks, And it's that time again we usher in the new year. If Family Court charges are increased, that could lead to an increase in domestic violence. That is what an executive of a domestic violence prevention group believes. However, according to one particular community health service group, there's value for families who go to court. The increase is expected in July. Sometimes the Family Court is the last the resort. However court charges are now increasing which has some people up in arms. Poor families are being oppressed again. So what are the new prices? So what are the new prices? It will now cost $220 for a parenting order; For a property rights application it will be $700; And it costs $906 to hear your case. Families get in lawyers to settle their disputes. The problem now is the additional cost to hear cases in the courts. Rangi McLean also says the Family Court isn't the only way to finding a solution. He says marae also hold the key for poor families. Sometimes solutions can be found by just sitting down and talking, even eating as one can be a great help. The Ministry of Justice say charges could be waived on financial or other grounds. Also the new charges will ensure Family Court remains accessible for children and families. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. Sports round-up now with Tumamao Harawira. Tena koe, Tumamao. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you for joining us. Now let's take a look at the Maori Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Tomorrow on IAMTV we see beautiful women, Katchafire, beautiful men, and Katchafire! And this group called Fortunate. We go inside the farm gates of Shanghai Pengxin to reveal a new Maori alliance with the Chinese owners of Crafar Farms. Watch Marae Investigates on Sunday. Greetings all, my name is Tunuiarangi 'Rangi' McLean from Tuhoe, Waikato-Maniapoto and Ngati Porou. After the break, We also have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. We've come to the time of Matariki (the Pleiades), the constellation that symbolises the Maori New Year. This event is being celebrated by the Auckland City Council for the coming month. At this time of the year, the constellation of stars known as the Pleiades marks the start of the Maori New Year. The Auckland Council's intention is to implant the spirit of Matariki in as many people as they can. Matariki is an exceptional concept to bring so many people together. And with that thought, it's hoped the message by the Council is It's also a time to reflect back on the year before. It's the youth that can carry it on to a much bigger extravaganza of celebrating the concept that is Matariki. It's also a time to reflect back on the year before. Last Matariki, I was very ill, but this year I have bounced back. And that's food for thought. By using a platform of entertainment to lift the profile of Matariki, we'll surely encourage many more people to jump on board. Tini Molyneux, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012.