Te Manu Korihi News for 11 December 2012

The Maori Council has lost its High Court bid to stop government's plan to sell shareholdings in some state owned power hydro stations; The Maori Council says it's considering the decision - and is working on an appeal; The Maori Party says it's pleased a big report on ways to end child poverty supports Whanau Ora; A Whanganui River kaumatua has just published a book that talks about the history of his home marae at Kaiwhaiki; The Waitangi National Trust says there will be a real emphasis on family fun at the festival celebrations at Waitangi in February.