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Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rāmere, te tekau mā tahi o Hepetema, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In international. Fort Peck Tribes Welcome Home Three Ancestors After 135 Years. The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes held a powerful repatriation ceremony on Tuesday to welcome home the remains of three children who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School over a century ago.. FORT PECK, MONTANA — The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes gathered on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to welcome home three children who had been buried at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School cemetery for more than 135 years. The repatriation of Christine Redstone, Richard Morgan, and Peter Howe marks a significant moment of healing and cultural responsibility for the Montana-based Indigenous community. According to ICT reporting, the three students were part of a group that arrived at the notorious boarding school in Pennsylvania on April 15, 1890, after a journey of 1,800 miles. All three succumbed to illness while at the school and were buried far from their homeland. Story 2. In sports. Auckland rangatahi build confidence and connection through inclusive Sports Camps at Camp Adair. Hundreds of young people across the Auckland region are participating in a month-long sports programme at The Y Camp Adair designed to remove financial and social barriers to physical activity.. Hundreds of young people across the wider Auckland region are swapping their screens for the outdoors this month as part of a series of inclusive sports camps. The programme, running from 31 August until 25 September, aims to make physical activity and outdoor experiences more accessible to students who might otherwise face barriers to participation. Hosted at The Y Camp Adair, the initiative is now in its fifth year and is delivered in partnership with principal partner Grassroots Trust. The camps are intentionally designed to focus on participation, teamwork, and belonging rather than elite athletic performance. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 3. In leadership. Ngāti Kahungunu horse trek to deliver 20,000-signature Treaty petition to Parliament. A large-scale horse trek across the lower North Island is set to deliver a Ngāti Kahungunu-led petition to Parliament, calling for the protection of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in legislation.. A Ngāti Kahungunu-led petition calling for the protection of Te Tiriti o Waitangi has gathered more than 20,000 signatures as iwi members prepare a massive horse trek to the steps of Parliament. According to reporting by RNZ on Thursday, 10 September 2026, the movement aims to halt government plans to amend references to Te Tiriti in current legislation. Ngāti Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber told RNZ that any legislative or constitutional shifts regarding the Treaty require genuine consultation with both Māori and the wider public. To deliver this message, riders will depart from Waimārama Marae on Friday morning. This story comes to us from RNZ. Story 4. In business. Māori Innovation and Technology Delegations Planned for Northland in 2027. The New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub has announced plans for three upcoming Māori Innovation and Technology Delegations in 2027, with a specific focus on supporting Northland Māori communities.. Plans are underway for a series of international exchanges aimed at boosting regional growth, with the New Zealand Israel Innovation Hub announcing three Māori Innovation and Technology Delegations scheduled for 2027. According to reporting by Te Ao Māori News on Thursday, 10 September 2026, the inaugural delegation in this series will specifically focus on Māori communities in Northland. The initiative follows a recent visit to Israel by a delegation of Māori leaders, which included Northland Regional Council chair Pita Tipene. That visit was described to prospective participants as a business and innovation focused mission. This story comes to us from Te Ao Māori News. Story 5. In community. Delamere Cup 2026: Mātaatua Primary Schools Prepare for Kapa Haka Showcase in Te Kaha. The prestigious Delamere Cup kapa haka competition for primary and intermediate schools in the Mātaatua region will be held on September 25 and 26 at Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui.. The Mātaatua region is preparing to celebrate the next generation of Māori performing arts as the Delamere Cup returns on 25 and 26 September. The kapa haka competition, which caters to primary and intermediate schools, is scheduled to take place at Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui in Te Kaha. Organisers have confirmed that 25 groups will take to the stage this year, reflecting the strong commitment to te ao haka within regional kura. The 2026 event marks a significant milestone for Te Kuratahi o Waiotahe, who will be making their debut appearance at the competition. The inclusion of new groups highlights the continued growth and reach of the event across the rohe. This story comes to us from Waatea News. Story 6. In international. Winston Peters highlights Whakapapa connections during Pacific Islands Forum diplomacy. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has returned from the Pacific Islands Forum, emphasizing Aotearoa New Zealand’s deep whakapapa and historical ties to its Pacific neighbors amidst shifting regional dynamics.. As reported by Waatea News on 10 September 2026, the New Zealand First leader used his latest round of Pacific diplomacy to reinforce the deep-seated connections that bind Aotearoa to the region, citing shared whakapapa, migration, trade, and generations of whānau relationships as the bedrock of these partnerships. Mr. Peters signaled that the Pacific is undergoing significant transformation due to climate change, development pressures, and increasing infrastructure needs. He emphasized that New Zealand’s engagement must be based on more than just strategic competition between major global powers. 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.