Manu Korihi News for 26 September 2011

The husband of the late Maori Queen has been given an honourable and rare burial to recognise the huge support he gave to his late wife; The Ngai Tahu leader, Mark Solomon, is questioning why there are limited, if any, policy guidelines for oil and gas drilling in New Zealand waters; Construction will begin on the Chatham Islands in November of a new housing project for Maori; The newly appointed Human Rights Commissioner responsible for disability issues, says many disabled Maori and Pacific island people aren't receiving the best care and support they should be.