Manu Korihi News for 17 September 2012

The Maori Council is looking to take control of Maori Wardens from the government department, Te Puni Kokiri; An opposition MP says plans to merge two Christchurch kura kaupapa Maori would be like asking two tribes to amalgamate; The Waiariki MP, Te Ururoa Flavell, is offering his support to Rotorua tangata whenua who are opposed to a rubbish transfer station being built; The lead singer of the hip hop and RnB band, Nesian Mystik, Te Awanui Reeder has topped the National Maori Music Awards.