Tārake — pānui o te Rāhoroi, 12 o Hepetema

Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rāhoroi, te tekau mā rua o Hepetema, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In international. Indigenous Artists Challenge Perspectives Through Large-Scale Sculpture and New Music Tour. Cahuilla artist Gerald Clarke debuts a provocative 16-foot sculpture in Portland while JUNO winner Derek Miller launches a Canadian tour to support his new album, 'Outta My Head.'. Portland, Oregon — Cahuilla artist and educator Gerald Clarke is sparking dialogue around the depth of land acknowledgements with his latest exhibition, “Between the Lines,” currently on display at the Center for Native Arts + Cultures. As reported by ICT, the show features a massive 16-foot “rubber stamp” sculpture that contrasts the words “Unceded” and “Sorry” to challenge what Clarke describes as performative gestures by institutions. Clarke, a tribal leader known for using material innovation to address historical injustices, says the form of a rubber stamp was chosen to convey how the word “unceded” can lack emotional weight when used as a routine policy. Story 2. In international. Indigenous mothers reach settlement with NSW Police over bail check trespass case. Two Indigenous mothers have successfully settled a trespass case against New South Wales police following hundreds of unauthorized late-night bail checks on their children.. Two Indigenous mothers have settled a trespass case against the New South Wales police following a long-running legal battle over invasive bail checks at their homes. The settlement, announced on Friday 11 September 2026, concludes a legal challenge initiated in April 2024 after officers repeatedly entered private residences to check on children, often in the early hours of the morning. According to reporting by The Guardian, the case centered on the experiences of two women, identified by the pseudonyms Megan and Joanne. Megan, a single mother in regional NSW, reported that police attended her home more than 150 times over a 20-month period to conduct checks on her sons, who were aged 11 and 13 at the time. This story comes to us from the Guardian. Story 3. In community. Māori Lead the Way in Healthy Eating as Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Rises Nationally. New research from NielsenIQ shows 60 percent of Māori are meeting daily fruit and vegetable targets, significantly outperforming the national average in a positive shift for hauora.. New research has revealed a significant boost in healthy eating habits across Aotearoa, with Māori leading the nation in fresh produce consumption. According to the 2026 5+ A Day Awareness and Consumption Report released on 11 September 2026, 60 percent of Māori surveyed are eating five or more servings of fruit and vegetables daily. This figure sits notably higher than the national average of 45 percent, highlighting a major success in hauora Māori and the adoption of healthy kai practices within whānau. The report, conducted by NielsenIQ, indicates a general upward trend in nutrition across the country. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 4. In environment. Kākāpō Emerges as Early Frontrunner in Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau 2026. The kākāpō has taken an early lead in the 2026 Bird of the Year competition, heading a field of 74 native manu in a race that highlights New Zealand’s conservation efforts and Māori kaitiakitanga.. Aotearoa’s most spirited conservation campaign is officially underway, with the kākāpō taking a commanding lead in the first week of Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau | Bird of the Year 2026. According to reporting from Waatea News on Friday, 11 September 2026, the flightless nocturnal parrot currently sits at the top of the leaderboard after voting opened at 9am on 4 September. The 2026 competition features 74 native birds divided into six themed parties. While the kākāpō represents the Floor Birds party, it faces stiff competition from the karure black robin of the Shy Birds party, which is currently holding second place. Other notable contenders in the top five include the kārearea (New Zealand falcon), the kea, and the takahē. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 5. In community. New Research Highlights Potential Benefits of Early Hearing Health Support for Whānau. Advocates are calling for a proactive approach to hearing health as new research reveals untreated hearing loss costs Aotearoa over $1 billion annually, impacting whānau wellbeing and workplace productivity.. New research released on Friday, 11 September 2026, has highlighted a significant opportunity for Aotearoa to improve health and economic outcomes by addressing untreated hearing loss. According to findings reported by Waatea News, the issue is currently costing the country more than $1 billion every year due to lost workplace productivity, poorer health outcomes, and increased social isolation. New Zealand Hearing Industry Association CEO Barney Irvine stated that hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are living with untreated hearing loss. He noted that the consequences extend well beyond communication struggles, often affecting relationships, employment, and the ability to participate in community activities. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 6. In leadership. Waititi Urges Māori Political Mobilisation Ahead of 2026 General Election. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi is calling for increased Māori voter participation to protect Indigenous rights and ensure effective government service delivery.. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi has issued a call for whānau Māori to engage actively in the upcoming 2026 General Election. In a statement reported by Waatea News on 11 September 2026, Waititi emphasised that enrolling and voting are essential tools for Māori to protect their rights, institutions, and overall wellbeing. He noted that the election, scheduled for 7 November, represents a critical moment for the future of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Waitangi Tribunal. Waititi’s message centers on the importance of Māori representation in responding to proposed policy changes. This story comes to us from Waatea News. That's the pānui for today. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa — thank you for listening to Tārake. Haere rā.