Coming up on Te Karere... Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae welcomed their new principal, Reverend Dr. Te Hira Paenga, onto the marae this morning. Christopher Luxon arrived in New Delhi overnight, where the government has officially launched talks on a free trade deal with India. Committed to preserving and revitalising the knowledge of taonga puoro, the Haumanu Collective is on a mission to expand the artform by making it more accessible to Maori communities and the wider public. 17 March 2025 Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. We're unable to provide subtitles. A new project is launching in Ruatoki, aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices. Our Waiariki reporter, Timoti Tiakiwai, takes a closer look at Project Te Aroha and its impact on the region, particularly in enhancing farm performance. We're unable to provide subtitles. Police are treating a fire at Hui Te Rangiora Marae in Hamilton early on Sunday morning as suspicious, believing it may have been deliberately lit. The interior of the meeting house, Tu Waerae, on Clarence Street, was severely damaged by the fire, while the exterior carvings were affected by soot but remain largely intact. The marae was built in the 1960s and officially opened in 1966 by the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu. After the break, committed to preserving and revitalising the knowledge of taonga puoro, the Haumanu Collective is on a mission to expand the artform by making it more accessible to Maori communities and the wider public. (PHONE CHIMES) SONG: # You # You've got what I need... # Thank you, Sam! You're welcome, Wendy. # You're like medicine to me... # VOICEOVER: Wonderful stories enter our stores every day. Find your wonderful. New World. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae welcomed their new principal onto the marae this morning. A former student of the school, Reverend Dr. Te Hira Paenga has returned to where it all began for him, with a mission to lead the kura into the future. Marena Mane was there to capture this special moment for the school. We're unable to provide subtitles. The new principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi Marae, Te Hira Paenga, joins us now. Te Hira, congratulations on your appointment as the new principal of Hoani Waititi! We're unable to provide subtitles. Dedicated to preserving and expanding the knowledge of taonga puoro, the Haumanu Collective is on a mission to grow the artform by making it more accessible to Maori communities and the wider public. Their vision involves not only teaching the skills of crafting and playing taonga puoro but also deepening the understanding of its spiritual and cultural significance. We're unable to provide subtitles. The Warriors have dished out an NRL bashing of their own at home. Ngapuhi descendant James Fisher Harris leading his side for the first time back on NZ soil. The Warriors producing stronger performances across the park with a 36-16 win over Manly. The Warriors will face the Roosters on Friday. The Blues are now the only unbeaten side in Super Rugby Aupiki after a convincing 28-7 win over Matatu in Nelson over the weekend. The Blues ran in two tries after half-time to seal the deal. Sorensen-McGee had a stunning length of the field effort, scoring a screamer of a try that was sparked by the Te Whanau a Apanui Ruahei Demant break. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.nz. Due to the T20I Cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan, Due to the T20I Cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan, Te Karere will not be put to air on television tomorrow. Instead, our show will still go live via our main social feeds on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Kia tau te mauri. Captions were made possible with funding from Te Mangai Paho. Copyright TVNZ 2025.