Manu Korihi News for 28 September 2012

The Iwi Education Authority says the publishing of national standards puts emphasis on the need to improve the performance of Maori students in mainstream schools; The Maori Council says the relationship between the police and Maori Wardens has matured - and any unease between both organisations has disappeared; Ngai Tahu representatives from all corners of the South Island attended last night's Government consultation hui in Christchurch, on the partial privatisation of some state-owned companies; The Horowhenua District Council says the new Te Takere centre symbolises the strong the relationship it has with tangata whenua.