Te Manu Korihi News for 20 March 2014

Kohanga Reo in Whanganui and Taranaki say the referral of the movement's commercial arm to the Serious Fraud Office for investigation is alarming news; The Crown has defended criticism that it was wrong to lead a review into legislation governing the Maori Council and Maori Wardens, because they are publicly funded and come under the Minister of Maori Affairs; The Tuhoe post settlement entity wants to help its various Marae become self-sustainable so they can generate their own power and heating; The future and value of Maori academic research will be thrashed out at a hui today being held in Auckland.