Coming up on Te Karere... We're coming to you via your TV screen and LIVE online. The Auckland High Court hears claims from a senior adviser to the Ministry of Social Development that all was not right at Waipareira. I'm here at an immigration conference that's asking whether NZ should open their doors to international business. There's a Maori consultant here that thinks we should. And 21-year-old Kawiti Waetford And 21-year-old Kawiti Waetford sings his way to the finals of the Lexus Song Quest. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. A senior advisor for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) took the stand today in the Auckland High Court, over the termination of Waipareira's Family Start contracts. And it was clear all was not right with the health and social services provider. It was hard for the MSD's senior advisor to engage with Waipareira's Family Start manager Tahi Tait. Alshaikh had heard negative feedback about Tait. According to her, Waipareira did not complete the volume of work expected. The Trust is challenging the Ministry in the Auckland High Court over the cancellation of its $1.4m contract to deliver the Government's Family Start welfare programme. The judge has requested this case carry on to the 17-18 of September. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. Immigration consultant Tuariki Delamere believes immigration policies must be relaxed to increase Asian investment. And he believes this will ultimately benefit Maori. The grand-daughter of Tuariki Delamere opened his conference. I'm German, Chinese, Mexican, Samoan, American, English, and Maori. My name is Taeao Miriama Delamere. The embodiment of migration meets Maori. Delamere is a former Minister of Immigration and now he gets paid by wealthy immigrants who want to live in NZ. He says there are benefits. According to Delamere, Maori should work with the wealthy migrants in NZ and invest overseas. Are we a racist country if we don't open the doors to foreign investors? Delamere will continue in his mission for a better NZ. Raiha Johns, Te Karere. Cycling gold medal hopeful Jayne Parsons, has had her dreams dashed at the London Paralympics. She's pulled out of the competition because of injury. Parsons, who is of Taranaki descent, won bronze at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and named Disabled Maori Sportsperson last year. But a back injury has put her out of the running for gold in London. Other Maori Paralympians in London are Peter Martin in the javelin and shot-put, and swimmer Cameron Leslie. Jamie Joseph is welcoming the first opportunity to go on tour as the Maori All Blacks. The New Zealand Rugby Union has decided to add the All Blacks name to the New Zealand Maori side. They'll go on tour to the UK in November and Coach Joseph says it'll be their first time out with their new identity. Tumamao Harawira joins me now. Tena koe, Tumamao. We're unable to provide subtitles. Tumamao Harawira, thank you for joining us. Tuhoe and the Crown are set to sign an agreement to deliver better services to the iwi. A five-year service management plan has been approved by Cabinet aimed at improving the lives of Tuhoe living within and outside Te Urewera. Services within Te Urewera will include working with the iwi's new authority, Te Uru Taumatua, on housing, health, education and the care of children. A high level taskforce of Ministry representatives is currently working with Tuhoe to design the service management plan, which will be signed in October. After the break, the Cook Islands prime minister is the new head of the Pacific Islands Forum. Like any family man, I like my toilet time. I also like my toilet clean. So I use Harpic White & Shine. Its improved thick formula has five times power action, and the bleach and baking soda,... and the bleach and baking soda,... ANGELS SING and the bleach and baking soda,... ANGELS SING well, it kills 99.99% of germs, with a delightful... (SNIFFS) fresh scent. Excuse me. Harpic White & Shine, with five times power action. Like a new loo every time. Fishing is a favourite past time of the Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henare Puna. And as the new chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, he's pushing for more sustainable development of natural resources in the Pacific. Ngahuia Wade spoke to him at the Pacific Summit in Rarotonga. The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands is an ocean boy. He's got a lot to sing about - a green image for Rarotonga. The 43rd Pacific Islands Forum provides another platform. Lest we forget - these islands are ocean states. Yet to be announced, who will host the next forum. Henare Puna will remain chairman for one year. Ngahuia Wade, Te Karere. Ngati Kahungunu has passed the five year mark in a 21-year Maori language revitalisation plan. Tatere MacLeod is the Director of the Reo Maori scheme for Ngati Kahungunu and he joins me now. Tatere, tena koe. We're unable to provide subtitles. Tatere MacLeod, thank you for your time. Children from around Auckland will get a big surprise when they return to kohanga on Monday. 25 kohanga reo will have playhouses in their playgrounds. The initiative is a result of a partnership between Crombie Lockwood and Auckland kohanga reo. Today's challenge involved building the playhouses in less than 4 hours Each playhouse is worth three thousand dollars. Now let's take a look at the Maori Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Tomorrow on IAMTV we have this... OMG. So tune in because it's a show that will be looking for up-and-coming talent. Is the Auckland City Council failing Maori? We launch the Independent Maori Statutory Board's hard-hitting report and look at its ambitious vision for the city's Maori. A healer, a clairvoyant. Next week, we'll follow his efforts in implementing the gifts handed down from his ancestors. After the break, 21-year-old Kawiti Waetford sings his way to the finals of the Lexus Song Quest in Wellington last night. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. Kawiti Waetford's baritone got him to the finals of the Lexus Song Quest last year. He missed out then, but this year, he's the only Maori of six finalists in the competition which took place last night. He was one of final six songbirds. Modest as he may be, he was one of 26 competitors selected from the first round who made it through to the finals. At only 21-years-old, the world is his oyster. I'm still a beginner, so there's still a lot to learn such as mastering my classical vocal technique. He's been advised by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, but looks to his own peers as role models including the winner of last night's event, Amitai Pati. He gave it his all, and this professional still stands proud. I might go to London or Whales to do my postgraduate degree, but that's for later on. For now, I need to complete the last 2 years of my studies. This competition happens all over again in another two years, and I'll be back. A Maori voicing his culture to the world through the art of song. Peata Melbourne, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012.