Te Manu Korihi News for 28 January 2014

The national association of Kura Kaupapa Maori is urging kura Maori to carry out background checks on new staff despite whanau connections or assurances; The Mana Party leader, Hone Harawira, has defended criticism over the number of days he has been absent from Parliament; Local government and iwi in Hawke's Bay have made an agreement to make changes to the Ruataniwha Dam proposal - in order to improve the river health and quality; A Waikato University associate professor is certain social well-being will be one of the main topic in the upcoming election.