Te Manu Korihi News for Friday 11 July 2014

The head of the Far North iwi of Ngati Kahu, where a storm continues to ravage the area, says relatives of kaumatua or elders, need to ensure they have enough supplies to ride out the bad weather; A doctor says a treatment regime for asthma, which significantly benefits Maori, needs to be better promoted by health providers; The co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, is making it clear she wants both a male and female leader for the caucus, following the upcoming election.