Coming up on Te Karere... Even though Maori have a strong interest in the Crafar farms, some Maori businesses are divided over its sale. Why are they divided? We speak to chairman of the Tiroa E and Te Hape B Trusts. Te Whanau-o-Waipareira and the Ministry of Social Development meet in court over Waipareira's Family Start programme. What future plans are on the table for Tainui Group Holdings? Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A Maori entity is divided over the sale of the Crafar farms to foreign investors. Even though Maori have a strong interest in the farms, Shanghai Pengxin is able to utilise it more effectively. It's been a topic debated for the last year and today, it may be resolved. Hardie Peni is referring to two farms in Bennydale that the Tira E and Te Hape B Trusts are interested in purchasing from Shanghai Pengxin if the offer is available. But the deal comes at a cost and they want a deal that will secure and serve their interests. But the deal comes at a cost and they want a deal that will secure and serve their interests. Peni says regardless of what they decide to do with Shanghai Pengxin, they won't negotiate over sacred sites. It may prove to be a difficult relationship. Beside their differences Maori and Chinese do have some similar customs but the same can't be said for a business relationship. Adjustments have to be made if the farm is sold. Tini Molyneux, Te Karere. Staying on this topic, Staying on this topic, just recently the Minister of Maori Affairs took a contingent to China to reinforce the relationship between them and iwi, and to talk deals with Shanghai Pengxin over the selling of the farms with iwi interests. A deal that has now fallen over in the face of the Minister whose contingent still remains positive about the exchange. We turn to our reporter in Wellington who met with the contingent to see if the exchange was done in vain or if more benefits were made from the trip. Peata. The delegation that went to China with Pita Sharples met up this morning. For the twenty-five strong group it cost thousands for their visit. I asked them what the benefits were that came from their trip. Here's Ngahiwi Tomoana, chair of the Maori economic development panel. We're unable to provide subtitles. The Crown has preserved the decision on an interim injunction over the termination of the Waipareira Trust Family Start contract until a hearing date is confirmed. John Tamihere is pleased his wishes have been granted for now. But the lawyer for the Attorney General for the Minister of Social Development says the tender process has commenced. That's why they've asked for a hearing to be held as early as possible. But Waipareira says they must be given sufficient time to put their case forward especially since they are setting a president for others. Another big issue for Waipareira is the strain the issue has had on their staff, in a twist to this case one of those staff was Paula Bennett's daughter Ana Bennett. John Tamihere says if their application for an injunction is upheld other Maori providers including those other four whose contracts were terminated will follow in their footsteps. The judge was expected to meet with both parties to decide on a hearing date this afternoon. Irena Smith, Te Karere. Joining us from Wellington to discuss the latest in politics is Mana Party MP, Hone Harawira. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Hone Harawira, thank you for joining us. After the break, What future plans lay ahead for Tainui Group Holdings? We farewell the last commander of the 28th Maori Battalion. The value of the Waikato-Tainui asset base has grown to $700 million. Tainui Group Holdings are reaping the benefits of their recent investments such as Te Awa and the Tainui airport Hotel. According to Potaka Maipi's report, Tainui Group Holdings has a $3 billion investment ahead of them. The hundreds and thousands of shoppers that have shopped The hundreds and thousands of shoppers that have shopped at Te Awa, the flagship business of Tainui Group Holdings. Tainui Group Holdings is in their 10th year Tainui Group Holdings is in their 10th year and the assets have grown since 1992. According to the Tainui Group Holding Annual report, the value of the tribal assets have risen to $700 million but the real diamond is the Ruakura facility. An inland port will be built here in the future. This investment will be over a very long period and the former chair John Spencer says don't think that Waikato-Tainui is rich - there are over 60 thousand iwi members. Over 1,500 people have found work at the base and at Novatel Auckland. Potaka Maipi, Te Karere. The last of the 28th Maori Battalion commanders has died. Hone Hikitia Te Rangi Waititi was mourned at his marae today. Kauaetangohia Marae is in Whangaparaoa between Opotiki and Ruatorea. An army contingency was there, along with the people of Te Whanau-a-Apanui and Ngati Porou grieving the loss of this leader. For some of the extended whanau of Major John Waititi lying here in state under the embrace of his ancestral house, there are many fond memories which will never be forgotten. Although the day was cold with gusty winds, these old soldiers were determined to come and pay their respects to Major Waititi. They were the ones who represented us during World War Two where Rommel had said that had they been under his command, the Germans would have won the war. Because he was the last Commanding Officer of the 28th Maori Battalion, the question now is what next? We will never see anything quite like him ever again so it is right that we should grieve. However, his Legacy will live on through his descendants. The boys from his old school Te Aute College paid tribute to their icon. The body of Major Hoani Waititi will be taken and buried at his family cemetery at Aorangi. Farewell great leader. Go to your final resting place. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. The Maori research branch of the Auckland University is currently running the fifth Indigenous Research Symposium where over 90 scholars will be presenting, one of whom is the head of Nga Pae o Te Maramatanga, Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal. Tena koe. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. Te Ahukaramu Royal, thank you for your time. After the break, we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. 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