Manu Korihi News for 26 April 2012

The lawyer representing Kohanga, Mei Chen, says a teaching qualification created by the Maori pre-schools shouldn't need the approval of the Teachers' Council; The former Maori Party MP, Rahui Katene, has indicated she wants to lead the party when the current co-leaders step down; The Race Relations Commissioner says he hopes the constitutional review panel will recognise the importance of Maori representation on local councils; Tauranga-based Iwi, Ngati Ranginui says it is unsure just how many of its descendants will attend two hui being held in Australia later this month to inform them on its Treaty of Waitangi settlement.