16 July 2012 Coming up on Te Karere... Politicians come under fire in week two of the urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing looking at asset sales and Maori water rights. Should some Maori traditions be suspended to ensure the survival of the Maori language? And we look at KAHA, a new show celebrating modern Maori dance. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Waitangi Tribunal is being urged That's the view of one Maori family, where the father is allowing his sons to perform formal speeches on the marae - despite the rules against this. According to the saying, a person who learns at home stands on the marae confidently. But is it regardless of their family seniority? It's not a problem for us. The main thing is that our language is being spoken and heard, and that it's correct. It's something he was told by his father, Pou Temara, to him and his younger brother. He says their language is diminishing on some of their marae. So protocol that says only the oldest may speak is put to the side, and is being opened for the next generation who are fluent in the language. Times are changing so Maori might have to review customs and protocols in order for us to maintain our language within us. But there is also a cautionary note. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. The case of the body of James Takamore will appear in court tomorrow. James Takamore's family buried him at Kutarere in the Bay of Plenty after he died in 2007 despite the objections of his widow Denise Clarke. The High Court and the Court of Appeals agreed moved in favour of Clarke's request for Takamore's corpse to be exhumed and taken back to Christchurch. Both courts said that the traditions of Tuhoe have no bearing on the laws of the country. In spite of the court order, Takamore's sister Josephine is taking the case to the Supreme Court. The car accident leaving three dead is still under investigation. The car was involved in a Police chase. Among the casualties were Dylan Kingi (28), Holly Gunn (25) and Peter Bunyan (27). Their car crashed into a power pole on Saturday. The only survivor of the accident, a 25-year-old woman is still in hospital in Gisborne. After the break, Timi Te Heuheu is laid to rest and the contemporary kapa haka of Super-12 - could it displace tribal tradition? The Waitangi Tribunal is being urged to consider the Maori fishing catch quota model before coming to a conclusion on water rights. Treaty lawyer Kathy Ertel says no one owned fish before the fishing quota model was created. Our reporter Tini Molyneux is in Wellington. We're unable to provide subtitles. Visit our website after 7pm to watch interview with subtitles. At Waihi Pa in the Tuwharetoa region, At Waihi Pa in the Tuwharetoa region, the burial of Timi Te Heuheu was held. Ngahuia Wade was there. Georgina and the late Timi Te Heuheu have two sons. Earlier they both read from the bible, the younger son... Then the eldest son... Ministers of the Crown, iwi leaders and families braved the rain which never stopped to farewell this member of Tuwharetoa's principal family Ngahuia Wade, Te Karere. Magic is hoping a major change in preparing for tonight's ANZ championship final will make all the difference for her side to claim their first trans-Tasman netball title. Irena smith is live at the Trust Stadium in Waitakere. This is home turf for the Mystics and it's where the last game of the series will be played. The team's Maori coaches Noeline Taurua and Debbie Fuller have only one goal; for their team to come out on top. It's the final chance for one team, and they're throwing everything at it. Mystic was defeated by the Vixens in their first semi-final. As happened last year, both teams are up against each other again in a preliminary final. In that game, the Mystics won by one point. And it was one goal also that the Magic won by in their game against the Thunderbirds last week keeping them in the running for the finals. Noeline Taurua says the magic have gone into the finals differently, concentrating on the quality of their training rather than the frequency of training sessions. Waimarama Taumaunu has selected Noeline Taurua and Debbie Fuller as assistant coaches for the Silver Ferns, the winner of the championship will be a NZ team. This is the final season for Temepara George as she is What's on the cards for the future of Kapa Haka? That's what we asked the crowd at the Super 12s. This competition is another platform. Sometimes, we're unsure of what boundaries we can cross in haka. This even is great because we can ignore those boundaries. This even is great because we can ignore those boundaries. It's good to keep the younger generation interested. Way different to Te Matatini as its main aim is to entertain and make people laugh. It looks more broadly at haka, but haka is still the focal point. But some people just don't care for the contemporary aspect. We've always been the same in Tuhoe. To us, if we leave our region, we still hold true to our traditions. At the end of the day there's values in both competitions. It's great to keep in with the mood of Te Matatini whilst just having fun It's different from Te Matatini but both have their good points. Tradition has its place. I want the event to stay how it is whilst keeping our traditions as there is a lot to be learned from them. Te Matatini keeps our traditions alive, but this even is for pure entertainment. but this event is for pure entertainment. 12 performers have 12 minutes to strut their stuff. 12 performers have 12 minutes to strut their stuff. The winners get a shot at $10 thousand dollars. Whangarei Mai Tawhiti. They're taking the money with them to Hawaii when they leave shortly. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. After the break, the stage production of 'Kaha' raises its curtains tonight, and the weather. A mix of traditional and contemporary. The Atamira dance company says that's the core of their new production 'Kaha'. Peata Melbourne was at their last rehearsal before the big show in South Auckland tomorrow. You may have heard the song before, but not quite performed like this. It's combination of kapa haka and Michael Jackson moves, brought to life by members of Atamira Dance company in their NZ tour. It's part of the tour called 'KAHA' that showcases eight different original dances. Completing the programme is a full stage, full cast version of the popular dance Poi E Thriller. from which they draw on for inspiration. So far, the Poi E Thriller dance has been a hit. to whom this song belongs, but these dancers are looking forward to next year when they showcase it to its people. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. 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.