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  • Tārake — pānui o te Rātū, 6 o Oketopa

    Tārake — pānui o te Rātū, 6 o Oketopa
    5 Oct 2026
    Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rātū, te ono o Oketopa, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In leadership. Veteran Broadcaster Dr Reuben Collier Honoured with CNZM for Decades of Māori Service. Dr Reuben Collier (CNZM) has been formally invested for his 30-year career dedicated to preserving Māori stories, military history, and higher education.. Veteran Māori broadcaster and educator Dr Reuben Tūwhakahekeao Collier has been formally invested as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) during a ceremony at Government House in Wellington. As reported by Te Ao Māori News, Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented the insignia to Dr Collier on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in recognition of his three decades of service to Māori, education, broadcasting, and research. Dr Collier’s career in broadcasting began in 1996 with TVNZ’s Waka Huia, where he was mentored by industry pioneers such as Whai Ngata and Derek Tini Fox. His work has been instrumental in documenting the legacies of prominent Māori figures and the history of the 28th Māori Battalion. This story comes to us from Te Ao Māori News. Story 2. In international. Knights captain Kalyn Ponga inspires community as Newcastle rallies through heartbreak. Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga has expressed his gratitude for the community's support as the city balances the excitement of the 2026 NRL Grand Final with concern for fans injured in a pre-match crash.. SYDNEY — Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga has praised the resilience and spirit of the Newcastle community as the city navigates a weekend of extreme emotional highs and lows. The club returned to the NRL's biggest stage on Sunday, 4 October 2026, marking their first Grand Final appearance in 25 years. The lead-up to the decider against the Sydney Roosters was tempered by tragedy on Saturday morning. As thousands of supporters lined the streets to farewell the team bus, a car struck a crowd of fans in Wallsend. The incident resulted in ten people being transported to the hospital, including a five-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man who were initially in critical condition. This story comes to us from the ABC. Story 3. In international. New Film 'Tenzing' Recalibrates History of Famed Everest Summit to Honour Sherpa Legacy. Australian director Jennifer Peedom has released a new narrative film that shifts the focus of the 1953 Everest ascent to the life, spiritual quest, and perseverance of Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.. A new film titled Tenzing aims to provide a long-overdue perspective on one of the 20th century's most iconic feats: the 1953 summit of Mount Everest. Directed by Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom, the project seeks to course-correct historical narratives that have often framed Tenzing Norgay as a secondary figure to Sir Edmund Hillary. Instead, the film highlights Norgay’s integral role as an equal partner in the climbing team and explores his lifelong spiritual connection to the mountain known in Tibetan as Chomolungma. Peedom, who has spent two decades working in the Himalayas, told ABC News that the story focuses on how Norgay overcame prejudice and tradition to reach the starting line. This story comes to us from the ABC. Story 4. In leadership. Labour pledges culturally grounded mental health support for Māori and rangatahi in election bid. Labour’s Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary has highlighted the party's commitment to prevention-led, culturally grounded mental health services to support Māori whānau and rangatahi.. As Election 2026 approaches, the focus on hauora Māori and suicide prevention has intensified following the release of new data. On Monday, 5 October 2026, Labour’s Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary joined the programme Ata Tū to discuss the latest figures and the party’s proposed response to the ongoing pressures facing Māori, rangatahi, and whānau. Speaking to Waatea News, Leary outlined an approach that prioritises prevention and early intervention. The policy aims to provide support before individuals reach a crisis point, which Leary argues will reduce the strain on hospitals, crisis teams, and families. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 5. In international. New York’s Poster House showcases two centuries of Indigenous resistance and cultural splendor. A new exhibition titled 'Designed to Be Red' at New York’s Poster House celebrates over 60 works of Native American and Indigenous poster art spanning two hundred years.. A significant exhibition exploring the power and history of Native American and Indigenous poster art has opened at New York’s Poster House. Titled "Designed to Be Red: Native American & Indigenous Poster Works," the showcase spans two centuries of creative output and features more than 60 works that highlight Indigenous visibility, activism, and cultural ...
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    9 min
  • Tārake — pānui o te Rāapa, 7 o Oketopa

    Tārake — pānui o te Rāapa, 7 o Oketopa
    6 Oct 2026
    Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rāapa, te whitu o Oketopa, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In leadership. $5 Million Regional Infrastructure Fund Boost for Waikato Freight Resilience. The Government has announced a $5 million investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to replace the nearly century-old Piraunui Stream Bridge on State Highway 26.. A critical transport link for the Waikato region is set to receive a major upgrade following a $5 million government funding commitment for the replacement of the Piraunui Stream Bridge. The investment, announced on Tuesday 6 October 2026, aims to secure the long-term resilience of State Highway 26, a vital route for local communities, businesses, and freight operators. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirmed the funding will be drawn from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. The current bridge, parts of which are nearly 100 years old, has been identified as requiring replacement to prevent future infrastructure failure. This story comes to us from the Beehive. Story 2. In international. Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi upholds First Nations rights amid Pacific Link pipeline announcement. Treaty 8 Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi is advocating for the protection of Indigenous sovereignty following the Canadian government's national interest designation for the Pacific Link pipeline.. Treaty 8 First Nations Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi is asserting that Indigenous presence at government announcements does not equate to endorsement, following last week’s press conference in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Mercredi appeared alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as they declared the Pacific Link pipeline the first project to receive a "national interest" designation under the Building Canada Act. Speaking to The Canadian Press, Mercredi clarified that his attendance was intended to ensure First Nations were not excluded from critical discussions rather than to signal approval. He noted that there are significant concerns yet to be addressed and emphasized that the project is not a "done deal. Story 3. In international. Indigenous-led Little Buffalo Studios redefines survival gaming with narrative-driven Akiiwan. Toronto-based Little Buffalo Studios is developing a new video game, Akiiwan: Relaxing Survival, which uses Indigenous storytelling and traditional technologies to guide player progression.. A team of Indigenous developers and artists at Toronto-based Little Buffalo Studios is set to release a new title that seeks to integrate traditional storytelling into the survival gaming genre. The project, titled Akiiwan: Relaxing Survival, is scheduled for release next year and focuses on the intersection of narrative and gameplay mechanics. Little Buffalo Studios lead designer and founder Jeremy Nelson, who acts as the game's producer, told CBC News that the studio's team includes members from various Indigenous nations across Canada. Nelson explained that the game is designed to challenge misconceptions regarding the complexity of Indigenous tools and technologies. Story 4. In international. Arctic Security Investments to Support Indigenous Community Infrastructure in Northwest Territories. Indigenous leaders in Canada’s North are welcoming new federal infrastructure investments intended to bolster Arctic security while addressing critical climate challenges like permafrost thaw.. Leaders in Canada’s northern territories are looking toward new federal security investments as a vital lifeline for community infrastructure facing significant environmental threats. Inuvik Mayor Peter Clarkson, who returned to office in October 2024, highlighted that discussions regarding Arctic security are now intrinsically linked to the region’s development and climate resilience. The town, located within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, is at the centre of these strategic upgrades. Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to a series of "generational investments" designed to defend and transform the Arctic. Story 5. In environment. Ngāti Pāoa Advocates for Mana Whenua Leadership in Hauraki Gulf Restoration. Ngāti Pāoa Trust chair Herearoha Skipper is calling for iwi-led marine protection to restore shellfish abundance and habitats in Tīkapa Moana.. Ngāti Pāoa is championing a future for Tīkapa Moana / the Hauraki Gulf where Māori authority and active ecosystem restoration are at the forefront of environmental policy. The call for iwi- and hapū-led leadership comes as political discussions intensify regarding the protection of the moana and its declining shellfish populations. Speaking from the International Conference on Shellfish Restoration in Washington on Monday, October 5, 2026, Ngāti Pāoa Trust chair Herearoha Skipper emphasized that preventing further damage to the Gulf must be paired with ...
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    8 min
  • Tārake — pānui o te Rāpare, 8 o Oketopa

    Tārake — pānui o te Rāpare, 8 o Oketopa
    7 Oct 2026
    Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rāpare, te waru o Oketopa, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In international. Michif Writer katherena vermette Named Finalist for Inaugural $25,000 Nonfiction Editing Prize. Acclaimed Michif writer katherena vermette has been shortlisted for the inaugural Nancy Flight Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing for her work on Indigenous helping wisdom.. Award-winning author and editor katherena vermette has been named one of three finalists for the inaugural Nancy Flight Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing. The announcement, made on 7 October 2026, celebrates excellence in the vital role editors play in the development of published literature. The grand prize is valued at $25,000, making it the largest award of its kind in Canada. vermette, a senior editor for Simon & Schuster, was selected for the shortlist for her work on Louis Busch’s book, Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom and the Science of Psychological Flexibility. The Writers’ Trust of Canada noted that the prize recognizes the deep partnership between editors and authors. Story 2. In international. New children’s book Meb Ata celebrates Torres Strait Islander culture and intergenerational storytelling. Author Merwez Whaleboat and illustrator Sharon Phineasa have launched Meb Ata – Grandfather Moon, a picture book exploring Meriam culture and the special bond between grandmother and grandchild.. A new children’s picture book celebrating the culture and spirituality of the Torres Strait Islands has been released by Aboriginal Studies Press. Titled Meb Ata – Grandfather Moon, the story follows a young girl named Swana and her grandmother, Kaied, as they venture out for a night of fishing on Mer (Murray) Island under the glow of the full moon. Author Merwez Whaleboat, a Meriam woman from the Peibri/Dauareb tribe, makes her picture book debut with this release. Speaking to the Koori Mail on Tuesday, October 6, Whaleboat said the narrative was deeply inspired by her own upbringing on Mer and the time she spent outdoors with her grandmother. Story 3. In leadership. Poll finds strong Waiariki support for joint Māori-Crown Treaty partnership. A new Whakaata Māori-Curia poll reveals that 64% of Waiariki voters believe Māori and the Crown should work together to define Treaty principles.. A significant majority of voters in the Waiariki electorate support a collaborative approach to constitutional matters, according to the latest polling data released by Whakaata Māori and Curia. The survey, conducted among 500 eligible voters, found that 64% believe Māori and the Crown should jointly define the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in New Zealand law. Green Party candidate Tania Waikato, who is contesting the seat, says the results reflect a long-standing willingness for cooperation rather than the "total control" narratives sometimes suggested by critics. She noted that the poll shows people simply want Te Tiriti to be respected and upheld through mutual partnership. This story comes to us from Te Ao Māori News. Story 4. In leadership. Recent Māori electorate polls show shifting support toward Green Party. A fresh analysis of Māori electorate polling suggests that internal political friction and cautious policy stances are driving voters toward the Green Party ahead of the election.. A significant shift in political alignment within Māori electorates is underway, according to recent polling data reported by Te Ao Māori News on 7 October 2026. The analysis suggests that voters are increasingly turning their support toward the Green Party as the general election approaches, reflecting a changing tide in Māori political preferences. According to the Te Ao Māori News report, this movement appears to be a response to internal drama and infighting within traditional political structures. The findings indicate that Māori voters may be penalizing parties that exhibit internal instability, opting instead for alternatives that offer a more cohesive front. This story comes to us from Te Ao Māori News. Story 5. In international. Namaygoosisagagun First Nation begins healing journey following wildfire devastation. Chief Helen Paavola and Indigenous Services Canada have met to discuss rebuilding Namaygoosisagagun First Nation after a summer wildfire forced the community to evacuate Collins Lake.. A significant step toward recovery has begun for the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation (Collins Lake) following a meeting between Chief Helen Paavola and Canada’s Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty. As reported by APTN News, the September 29 meeting focused on the long-term reconstruction of the community after a devastating wildfire swept through the area in July 2026. The summer of 2026 was marked by record-breaking wildfires across northern Ontario, forcing multiple Indigenous communities ...
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    9 min
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