Manu Korihi News for 12 December 2011

Ngati Porou iwi's Chief Executive, Monty Soutar, says the death of one of the tribe's elder statesman is a big loss; Te Runanga o Ngati Kahungunu's Chairman says charter schools could open the door to finding an educational model that works for Maori children; The Green Party's co-leader, Metiria Turei, says the Maori Party's deal with National to tackle poverty, won't provide great benefits for whanau Maori; The founder of Te Wananga O Raukawa wants the Crown to acknowledge kaupapa values, when measuring performance.