MP Rino Tirikatene is calling the Governement out over lack of consultation in establishing the Kermadec Ocean sanctuary. Hapu opposing the settlement of their Treaty claims under Ngapuhi's Tuhoronuku mandate say they've had positive feedback, for the first time, from the Crown. The Minister of Maori Development, Te Ururoa Flavell has visited Lake Horowhenua and meet with local iwi leaders to discuss their concerns about the lake being polluted.