05 July 2013 Coming up on Te Karere... The culprits behind the dumping of violet dye into this ancestral river have been discovered - so what's next? This 8-year-old boy has been found. And footage of Te Waka Huia representing NZ at the opening of the America's Cup. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The company responsible for spilling nearly 1000 litres of violet dye into a waterway in the Auckland suburb of Mangere are currently seeking legal advice. Jenners World Wide are refusing to comment, while locals met with Auckland City Council representatives to clean-up the pollution. The evidence is written on the wall. Jenners World Wide hasn't taken responsibility yet for polluting the Oruarangi Stream. Qiane Matata-Sipu grew up here and says this area has been a food basket for her community. She says everyone's shocked at seeing their food dead like fish, eels and molluscs. Auckland Council, Watercare and iwi met today to discuss the clean-up operation. Jenners Worldwide are responsible for the violet dye spill in the stream, despite my requests for an interview only a 'no comment' was forthcoming, so whose going to clean up the mess? Auckland Council natural resources and specialist manager Ian Dobson says council shares the frustration of the local community and are working hard to clean up the mess. Preliminary results of testing by the Auckland council's specialists will be known on Monday. Roihana Nuri, Te Karere. Concerns for a missing eight-year-old Makai Keegan from Manurewa were allayed this morning after police confirmed the boy was found safe and well. A picture of the boy looking upset and scared shocked many members of the public into coming forward with information which led to him being found, but as Tina Wickliffe reveals the family of the boy are well known to police and CYFs. This is the house Makai Keegan ran away from five days ago, but at seven o'clock this morning, he was found at another house after a member of the public alerted the police. Te Karere spoke with neighbours of Makai's family, who had many concerns about the boy's safety due to the parents' domestic issues. Reports have been made to police in the past, to no avail. Makai has been taken by CYFS, and they told Te Karere that the family is known to them. These shops also know Makai who comes and begs for money and food from them. Police are still questioning Makai about the five days he was missing, but it seems that he was wandering aimlessly on trains, and hanging out at malls like this one. CYFs say that they cannot share any more information, but that Makai will receive the care he needs. Tina Wickliffe, Te Karere. Nine haka groups performed at Te Arawa's secondary school regional kapa haka competitions vying for a place at the nationals which will be held in Gisborne next year. The region also supports the new competition rules being considered for the nations. Kereama Wright reports. Te Arawa Secondary school kapa haka groups were thunderous. Nine teams graced the stage, as they remembered their lost ones, during the rise of Matariki. It's to pay tribute to our junior Haeata who passed away. It's to pay tribute to our junior Haeata who passed away. Only three teams from the Te Arawa region will qualify for the national competition to be held in Gisborne next year. Most regions support the change, however, some teachers across the country do have their concerns. I believe kids are still kids and they need to be eased into the competitive level. The change will more than likely be implemented next year. However, the first priority for these groups, is to secure their position at the top. Kereama Wright, Te Karere. After the break, the ups and downs of politics. And now the leader of the Mana Party Hone Harawira joins me in the studio to talk about political issues. We're unable to provide subtitles. This is a big week in Maori politics. The Maori Party copped a lot of flak this week with the departure of their leaders. Our political reporter wraps up this week in politics. Not one, not two but three of the Maori Party hierarchy are leaving the party, and while Pem Birds chair isn't even cold yet, But it looks like a two horse race. It was a media frenzy when Pita Sharples announced he would stand down from his leadership role, despite saying he would be in the role until his death. despite saying he would be in the role until his death. He will retire from politics next year. Te Ururoa Flavell wasn't giving anything away, but it looks like he has already begun walking the walk of the leader. Hone Harawira has put his hand out to the Maori Party for them to walk together again. An old face of the party wants to come back to the lion's den. Dissention in the party ranks has been a big issue for supporters, Dissention in the party ranks has been a big issue for supporters, and the leaders knew how to fix the problem, but walking the talk is another case. Irena Smith, Te Karere. And now we talk sports with Tumamao Harawira. Tena koe, Tu. We're unable to provide subtitles. Now let's take a look at the Maori and Pacific Programmes TVNZ has to offer over the weekend. Ours isn't an elitist language, I'll say that. Now that's a Marae-Waka Huia Maori Language Week special and it will go for an hour and a half. After the break, we take another look at Maori names, this year's Maori Language Week theme, Buck Shelford. Buck Shelford. Hi. You're here for the heart and diabetes TV ad? You're here for the heart and diabetes TV ad? Yeah. Of course. Of course. What do you mean? Well, heart disease and diabetes kill more than 6000 Kiwis every year. I know. I know. So, I'm a woman ` fat and funny ` and you're a... ex-All Black ` not so funny. So? So? So we've got all of the demographics covered. Not all of them. Not all of them. Oh, hey, guys. Not all of them. Oh, hey, guys. Boom. PEOPLE CHATTER To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Now, one last look at this year's Maori Language Week theme, Maori names. Welcome back for our last segment to encourage the return of the language from the tip of the pen to the tip of the tongue. The name Whakatane commemorates The name Whakatane commemorates an incident occurring after the arrival of Mataatua. The men had gone ashore and the canoe began to drift. Wairaka, a noble woman said 'give me the strength of a man', and with the help of the other women, saved their canoe. The name Tauranga means resting place or safe haven. The name Tauranga means resting place or safe haven. The long coastlines are home to a multitude of seafood such as pipi, tuatua, paaua, kina and koura. Hamilton In 1863, the New Zealand Settlement Act enabled land to be taken from Maori by the Crown. This resulted in 1.2 million hectares of land being confiscated in the Waikato region. Auckland Auckland The meaning behind the name Tamaki Makaurau is described as the maiden desired by a hundred lovers. The landscape around Kaitaia is incredibly diverse, ranging from flat agricultural land to bush covered hills, endless beaches and rainforest streams. Thank you for tuning in to this segment.