Manu Korihi News for 1 November 2012

The Crown is standing by its decision to resolve Treaty claims with a Maori urban authority - and not an iwi; The threat of court action - over how to divide a huge forest among Maori - is on hold; A Maori trustee at Nelson's Salisbury School says the confirmed closure of the girls' residential school will lead to students suffering, including Waikato-Tainui girls who have behavioural problems; Tuhoe says it's not likely to sign its Treaty settlement with the Crown until next Easter; Organisers of the Maori Sports Awards are calling for nominations for the Maori Sports Media Award of the Year - Te Reo o Te Para Whakawai.