Manu Korihi News for 12 October 2012

The Maori Party President says the Murupara community south east of Rotorua gave the Prime Minister a clear message today, about their expectations for the future; The Prime Minister John Key says he was impressed by what he heard; The Government had made alterations to the Kainga Whenua loan scheme which enables houses to be built on Maori land in multiple ownership; A blessing ceremony was held at Auckland Zoo, for two shipments of kiwi feathers collected from 12 zoos in the United States.