Kahui case sparks plan for hui

South Auckland community leaders are planning a major meeting to discuss their work with families following the violent deaths of Chris and Cru Kahui.

Police today enter the third week of a double homicide investigation into the deaths of the 3-month-old babies.

They were taken to hospital on June 13 with multiple injuries and brain damage, and died five days later.

A medical report has ruled out the possibility the injuries were accidental.

The report by Starship Hospital paediatrician Silvana Campanella to Child, Youth and Family, obtained by the Herald on Sunday, said both babies showed evidence of shaken baby syndrome - head injuries, subdural bleeding and retinal haemorrhages.

She said Chris Kahui also had suffered a blow to his head that had fractured his skull, as well as a fracture to his right femur.

Dr Campanella treated the twins on their arrival at hospital.

Police are expected to make a further statement on the Kahui inquiry today. They have accused the family of stonewalling attempts to find out who was responsible for the deaths.

The case has spurred community leaders into action, with Tamaki Ki Raro Trust chief executive Sharon Wilson planning a hui to be held in the next three weeks. Ms Wilson said local agencies would be invited to discuss how they could better serve their community, with invitations also going to Maori Affairs Minister Parekura Horomia, Social Development Minister David Benson-Pope and Te Puni Kokiri.

The hui would be held at the Nga Tapuwae Community Centre before July 20, when Ms Wilson has a scheduled meeting with Mr Horomia.

"I really have been frustrated and it was because we're not doing enough, those of us who work on the ground floor, I don't think we're doing what we should be doing."

She said local stakeholders should be showing central Government what policies were needed in their communities.

"We want it to be taken to the people running the country right now. We want them to hear what we're saying as a community ... and find some real solutions and policy."

She will speak to the Manukau City Council today.

"This social welfare system is destroying these people. There are many, many successful Maori and they didn't have three generations on a dole or on family welfare."