Speaking to Te Karere from WIPCE earlier today, Te Tai Tokerau leader Hone Harawira says that despite her young age, Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke is already showing signs of an exemplary leader; a shining star for te iwi Māori and iwi taketake across the world despite internal issues within her own party. Be sure to watch the full interview on our Facebook page. #tekarere #tvnz #tōrangapū #māori #mātauranga | Te Karere

HE KARERE! HE KARERE! It’s official! David Seymour's controversial Treaty Principles Bill has been scrapped in its second reading in Parliament today. It’s the very bill that has caused an uproar in Aotearoa, sparking mass protests nationwide, a petition opposing the bill delivered to Parliament, and over 300,000 submissions made to the Select Committee. | Te Karere

Labour MP Peeni Henare spoke to Te Karere today, reflecting on the highlights and lows of his political career spanning 12 years. This comes after his announcement not to seek re-election at this year's general election, choosing instead to spend more time with his whānau and focusing on his health and wellbeing. #tekarere #tvnz #tōrangapū #māori | Te Karere

A part of Te Mapou Marae in Te Teko caught fire this morning. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and members of the community acted quickly to put the fire out before it could destroy the whole dining hall. Our partners from Pūkāea brings us this story. | Te Karere

Prior to the official results and her victory in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, Oriini Kaipara hosted an evening to acknowledge her community, her marae, her Hāpai Ō team, and her immediate whānau for their support. | Te Karere

Today the kawe mate for Takutai Tarsh Kemp was taken on to Hoani Waititi Marae, where the mauri for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat was handed over to Te Pāti Māori’s new candidate Oriini Kaipara. Te Okiwa McLean reports. | Te Karere

This morning on Breakfast, Te Karere anchor Scotty Morrison shared highlights from stories Te Karere has covered over the past two weeks, featuring some cool kaupapa happening in te ao Māori, such as such as the homecoming of Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti from Samoa, the performances at Te Mana Kuratahi in Tauranga, and the pou whenua at Tongariro standing strong amid the flames. | Te Karere

Former co-leader of the Māori Party Te Ururoa Flavell joins Te Karere to speak more on the need for politics to be on one side and activism on the other. This follows yesterday’s decision by Toitū te Tiriti spokesperson Eru-Kapa Kingi to separate the kaupapa from political parties. #tekarere #tvnz #tōrangapū #māori | Te Karere