Te Manu Korihi News for 29 April 2013

A Labour MP, Shane Jones, says his colleague Parekura Horomia was a legend amongst iwi on the North Island's East Coast, and across Maoridom in general. Maori in Wairarapa are backing the region's mayors in their bid to form a stand-alone council and cut ties with Wellington. Te Arawa Lakes Trust plans to question local government officials about the impact of a proposed new highway on Lake Rotorua.