Te Manu Korihi for 2 June 2015

Former Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is to become a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his dedication to the promotion of Maori kaupapa for more than 50 years; A Maori educationalist says Maori without basic literacy and numeracy skills have nothing to be ashamed of, but must seek help which is readily available; A northern Hawkes Bay couple have won this year's Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Maori farming.