Manu Korihi News for 1 August 2012

The Maori Council's legal team says the Waitangi Tribunal's water rights recommendation reinforces the importance of inquiry's role in maintaining race relations in Aotearoa; Ngai Tahu says a proposed cultural centre for Christchurch is only a dream at the moment; The Maori Language Commision is appointing two new commissioners today - the 25th anniversary of the creation of Maori language week; Maori Television has stepped in to screen this weekend's Super Rugby final free-to-air - so Olympics coverage can continue uninterrupted on Prime Television; More than 250 waka ama paddlers from Aotearoa are preparing to take part in a major competition in Canada later this month.