And we touch base with Ngati Haua's Julian Dennison who stars in the up and coming blockbuster movie, Deadpool 2. 09 May 2018 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. The Government has pledged a major funding boost to keep whanau and children safe. As part of its pre-budget announcements. The government has set aside $76 million in funding for family violence services, an increase of 30%. The money will be distributed over four years to 150 providers. And as Te Okiwa McLean reports, a South Auckland provider welcomes the move but is keen to get more details. Indeed the announcement has been made. And the opposition believes the government is trying to get a headline. Safer Aotearoa who provide services for all peoples affected by family violence within Auckland to Franklin districts welcome the booster. And on a day-to-day basis this service is usually filled with clients. But Bhana believes a portion of the new fund should focus solely on Maori, as Maori are over represented negatively within the sector. But their biggest ask is where the funding going to? Child poverty was also in the announcement and no doubt we'll see more funding for family poverty in next week s budget as the PM wishes to reduce child poverty to historic lows. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. The issue of compulsory te reo Maori in schools is highlighting divisions within the coalition. The Green Party unveiled its policy this week for te reo to become a compulsory subject alongside English and Maths. But NZ First opposes it saying it's not government policy. And while the prime minister says she supports making the language widely available, she's refusing to make it compulsory. Meanwhile, the Minister of Maori Development has a view too: she says compulsory te reo Maori in schools in just a matter of time. Here's political reporter, Eruera Rerekura. Yesterday, the Minister said Maori must be compulsory in schools. Today, it's merely an aspiration. That's the main hope, but the big problem is there is not enough and only a few teachers who can teach the language to our children. So the challenge for us as a government is to train more teachers and increase the number of Maori language teachers. The Green Party has unveiled its Maori language policy, but some of their coalition partners don't support it. Each political party has their own policies. I'm proud of our policy which for the Greens is Maori to be taught in all schools. And Ms Davidson has a message for Labour's Maori caucus: I'm urging Labour to support their minister, Nanaia Mahuta. I'm here also to support her and what she wants to achieve. Marama and I are the same; the main aim is that this country nurtures the language because it comes from the land, and from us the Maori people, but for me, a time will come when there will be many people speaking and the language, and what a good thing that'll be. An ambitious vision that's worthy of pursuing. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Fruit growing regions like Hawke s Bay and Bay of Plenty (BOP) are desperately seeking workers. A labour shortage in BOP has been declared as 1200 more people are needed to pick and pack 20 million trays. BOP has the highest Maori unemployment rate in NZ, and questions are being asked why more Maori aren't taking up the opportunity to work. But as Rapaera Tawhai reports, the Employment Minister says it is not as simple as that. We're unable to provide subtitles. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. After the break, we take you overseas as Mt Kilauea continues to cut a swathe of destruction on Hawaii's Big Island. We talk with a young Maori whanau who live beneath the shadow of the raging volcano. Back home a review of the ethnic make-up of public boards has been ordered by the government. Why has such an order been issued? Ngati Haua's own Hollywood star Julian Dennison shares his experience starring in the blockbuster movie, Mt Kilauea in Hawaii has been spewing lava since Thursday, claiming homes, cars and other properties in its path. The mountain has been active for over 30 years, but locals say this latest eruption is stronger and more destructive. A young Maori family living near the mountain says that while the devastation is sad to see, it's a reality of living so close to a live volcano. Hania Douglas reports. Pele has risen from the depths of Halema'uma'u Crater. Earthquakes caused lava to spill forth from fissures in Mt Kilauea. The current count of buildings lost is near 50, but there've been no fatalities. Arapata Moleni of Ngati Koata and Ngati Toa and his family live in Kea'au, about 30 minutes from Kilauea on Hawai'i. The family says that they're fine, but many of their friends have lost their homes. But the residents of Hawaii are not ignorant of the situation, nor is this their first rodeo. They understand that it's just Pele's way. They understand that it's just Pele's way. The Moleni family says the residents of Hawaii will stay vigilant as they understand it's just the beginning and that the lava flow could continue for months to come. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. A review of ethnic diversity on public sector boards has been ordered by the Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa. The instruction comes after it was revealed the government has no data relating to the ethnic make-up of such boards. But as Krystal-Lee Brown reports, it's already apparent more diversity is needed. We're unable to provide subtitles. Krystal-Lee Brown, Te Karere. Sport and Shaun Johnson's injury woes continue ahead of their clash with the Roosters. Mason Lino will stand in for Johnson at halfback after his ankle injury from last weekend's win over the West Tigers. It's not all bad news though with stars Issac Luke and Adam Blair both named to start for the Mt Smart encounter. Israel Folau's made yet another divisive post on social media this time promoting a Christian sermon video with anti-gay sentiments. The eleven minute clip describes "tolerance" of issues like same sex marriage as a misguided belief in modern society. Rugby Australia's yet to respond to the post. After the break, Ngati Haua's Julian Dennison joins us to talk about his latest Hollywood blockbuster, Deadpool 2 And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Ngati Haua descendant Julian Dennison makes a fiery debut in the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster, Deadpool 2. The 15-year-old, who was born and raised in Naenae, Lower Hutt, has a major role alongside A-lister, Ryan Reynolds. Te Rina Kowhai caught up with the charismatic actor today and has this report. From Naenae to Hollywood. The young actor plays Russell Collins aka Firefist, an NZ orphan mutant with powers. Dennison says Firefist's choreography was inspired by the haka. He said he even gave some te reo Maori language lessons to the Deadpool 2 cast. This is Dennison's first Hollywood movie so you'd expect he would have been paid a hefty fee. However, he says he is just happy to be a part of it all. On May 16 Deadpool 2 will be released at the movies. Te Rina Kowhai, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2018.