Coming up on Te Karere... A challenge issued to Labour's Maori caucus. Aotearoa Anglican Church set to officially apologise for its role in Tauranga Maori land loss following the battle of Gate Pa. Maori reggae icon Carl Perkins has passed away. The House of Shem founder ultimately lost his battle against cancer. And its Ngati Pikiao heavy metal band Alien Weaponry. We'll have more from the dynamic heavy medal trio and their latest video 'Kaitangata.' 10 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 Anglican Church of Aotearoa is currently holding its 63rd General Synod in New Plymouth and an issue of interest to Maori is on the agenda. The church is discussing its mistreatment of Tauranga Moana people back in the day and what needs to be done to the right the wrongs. Rapaera Tawhai has more. Land that was confiscated and should be returned. He's talking about the 400ha and more that was taken following the battle of Pukehinahina and the involvement of the Anglican Church. Today the Anglican church is meeting in New Plymouth to discuss whether they should formally apologise to Tauranga Moana for their wrong doings. If an apology is to be said then the hapu of Ngai Tamarawaho will meet with Tauranga City Council to have their land returned. The hapu will now wait until the church makes its decision, then they can revisit the issue. Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere. Prominent Maori performing arts educator Donna Grant has appeared at the Rotorua District Court on charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO). She has been charged with a number of fraud-related offences. The SFO alleges Mrs Grant used her position in several organisations to fraudulently obtain funding from the tertiary education provider Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi and the Tertiary Education Commission. Labour's Maori caucus must oppose the proposed Waikeria mega-prison. That's the challenge issued by a Maori legal advocate, Julia Whaipooti. The lawyer recently made a presentation to the United Nations about New Zealand's prisons and says the government needs to look for alternative ways his sounds resonated with generations of Maori. A beautiful voice that will never be heard again. I'm heart broken for him at this time and hoping he's up high in the glory of God. In Carl's teen years Carl formed a reggae band with his siblings and while on tour bumped into the Herbs And that is exactly when he made it travelling the world on tour with Herbs. Music was the bread and butter for his whanau, and he then later saw potential in his sons which resulted in forming his own whanau reggae band, House of Shem in 2005. He was also a man of God, he was an apostle for the Ratana faith, a movement that heavily influences his compositions in his music. He believed deeply in his faith the laws of the spirit and of man, so he really fully followed his faith day and night. But what legacy does he leave behind? Perkins is currently laying in state at Raetihi Marae and funeral service is at 11 am on Saturday. He's left behind his widow and five sons. A pioneer in the music industry who will never be forgotten. Te Okiwa McLean, Te Karere. Labour's Maori caucus must oppose the proposed Waikeria mega-prison. That's the challenge issued by a Maori legal advocate, Julia Whaipooti. The lawyer recently made a presentation to the United Nations about New Zealand's prisons and says the government needs to look for alternative ways to simply locking people up. Here's our political reporter Eruera Rerekura. She's told the world - prisons in NZ are traps teeming with Maori. She's challenging Labour's Maori caucus to oppose new prisons. We've brainstorming about this issue for a while; however the ultimate decision will lay with my senior colleague Kelvin Davis. No doubt he will listen to the desires of the Maori community and the people who voted us into parliament. Whaipooti says there are other options to rehabilitate. It appears the government is already considering that path. Because there's no chance of survival in an eel-trap. Because there's no chance of survival in an eel-trap. Eruera Rerekura, Te Karere. Back here now and Auckland's Britomart station After the break, prisoners refurbish bicycles for children in state care as part of a rehabilitation programme. Kiwis announce new coach following world cup campaign disaster. It's Ngati Pikiao's heavy metal band Alien Weaponry. We talk to them exclusively about their latest single 'Kaitangata'. They've been locked up for committing crimes, but a new initiative at an Auckland prison gives inmates the chance to give, be environmentally friendly, and learn important new skills. A second chance for these bikes and male prisoners. However, for this inmate, in particular, this programme is very special to him. This inmate was illiterate with no trade skills prior to being jailed. Next month he will be finally released on parole following serving 14 years. He says he pays homage to this e-cycle and recycling programme for part of his rehabilitation. Over the past two years, over 400 restored bicycles have been donated to vulnerable families by Auckland Prison. Initiatives like this give the low-risk inmates opportunities to learn various trades and qualifications to help them with employment on their release from prison. Te Rina Kowhai, Te Karere. He was one of NZ's most exciting first fives and now he's set to share his knowledge, skills and experience with the Hurricanes. Carlos Spencer has been named as the Hurricanes assistant coach for next year. Despite playing his super rugby career for the Blues, it's a homecoming of sorts for the proud Horowhenua man. Irena Smith reports. It's a coming home. John Plumtree will take on the role of head coach and therefore Spencer will replace him as assistant coach next season. A star player in his time whether for the Blues or the All Blacks he has since had a coaching hand in teams overseas. Spencer now hopes to share some of his skills and experience with some of the country's best players right now. For now he has to complete an overseas contract in Japan. Tomorrow the 'Canes will take on his old team the Blues. He's got his hat on and next year we will find out what he has to offer. He's got his hat on and next year we will find out what he has to offer. Irena Smith, Te Karere. The new head coach of the Kiwi has been announced. Former South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has been picked for the job. Maguire coached the Rabbitohs to an NRL title in 2014, ending a 43-year premiership drought for South Sydney. Maguire's first assignment looms in six weeks with the Kiwis scheduled to play England in Denver, USA. After the break, Maori heavy metal band Alien Weaponry release new single and epic video 'Kaitangata . And we have the weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Since their debut, Alien Weaponry has taken the music world by storm with their unique Maori heavy metal fusion that's earned them an international record deal. They found some time in their busy schedule to talk to Te Karere about their new video, Kaitangata, and plans to tour, while they were in Auckland celebrating their manager's recent success at the Music Managers Awards. Hania Douglas reports. Alien Weaponry's new video clip is out. The song is Kaitangata, and it pretty much sums up the themes of the song. Te Karere was able to interview the band which includes Lewis de Jong, Henry de Jong and Ethan Trembath while they were in Auckland celebrating their manager Niel de Jong with his win at the Music Managers Awards. But the award-winning manager and father also happens to have inspired the song. Another highlight for the band was getting to explore their link with Te Arawa and Ngati Hinekura. But the time has come for Alien Weaponry to go further afield with their first ever international tour with Napalm Records, a first for the band from little old Waipu, but they say their goal is always that people can learn something from their music. Their set to jet off to Europe in July, taking their message to the world. Hania Douglas, Te Karere. That's all we have for today. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho.