Te Manu Korihi News for 3 May 2013

Family members say the former Maori Affairs Minister, Parekura Horomia, never forgot his family, in spite of his busy political role; The people of Taranaki are paying tribute to Parekura Horomia, saying he made time for important events like tangihanga to uphold tikanga Maori, not to push any political agenda; A Bay of Plenty regional councillor says river pollution is preventing local Maori from handing down traditional fishing knowledge to their children; The Green Party is supporting an Electoral Commission recommendation that Parliament consider changing how often Maori can choose between electoral rolls.