Manu Korihi News for 18 September 2012

The Hauraki Maori Trust Board is one of four Tainui tribal groups not going to the government's first consultation hui on Maori water rights - which is underway this evening; Ngai Tahu says it has not been consulted about a proposal to merge two Maori immersion schools in Christchurch; The Port of Tauranga hopes to rebuild its relationship with local iwi, following a High Court decision to dismiss a hapu's appeal against plans to deepen and widen the city's harbour; A hui has been held in Tauranga today to discuss the potential for a stronger relationship between Maori leaders and the Council of Trade Unions.