Political Reporter Heta Gardiner joins us with Kelvin Davis the first Māori to be named deputy leader for the Labour Party. Former Gallery Reporter Roihana Nuri gives his latest thoughts in the political world. 1 August 2017 marks the beginning of Māori Music Mouth; we speak with Tawaroa Kawana from Maimoa Music, nominated for best video for their song 'Wairua'.

Alfred Ngaro talks about the rapid demise of Cook Island fluency in New Zeland to mark Māori language week for the Cook Islands. We speak to Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox regarding Jacinda Adern’s fertility rights, Te Kuru Dewes reviews the NZ International film festival launch of the movie Waru.

Metiria Turei steps down as Greens Party co-leader, we cross to 2017 Elections Aotearoa Producer Ngahuia Wade.  Labour Party released its Fresh Water Policy, Jacinda Adern explains more. Kingi Snelgar reacts to the latest ruling from the US Federal government regarding the Dakota access pipeline at Standing Rock.

We wrap up the week in politics. Three Hamilton Girls High school students talk about their petition to stop commercial water bottling. Pianika Duncan sings her new debut single.  New Zealand Hip Hop dancer Tash Kemp talks about the World Hip-Hop Dance Championship currently hosted in the USA. Finally, we give you a sneak peek into Māori TV's new studios in East Tāmaki.