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Kia ora koutou katoa. Nau mai ki te pānui o Tārake mō te Rāpare, te toru o Hepetema, rua mano rua tekau mā ono. Here are today's positive stories from across Aotearoa. Story 1. In environment. New Investment to Restore Southern Scallop Fishery in Tasman and Golden Bays. The Government and industry partners, including Top of the South iwi, are investing over $5 million to restore the Challenger scallop fishery and revitalize marine habitats.. A significant restoration effort is underway to revive the southern scallop fishery in Tasman and Golden Bays, a project aimed at rebuilding a once-thriving regional industry and restoring vital marine habitats. On 2 September 2026, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announced a $1. 97 million government investment through the Primary Sector Growth Fund (PSGF) for the seven-year Challenger scallop fishery restoration programme. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the government and the Challenger Scallop Enhancement Company (CSEC). Shareholders of CSEC include the eight Top of the South iwi and more than 20 commercial fishing and processing businesses. The total value of the project is $5. This story comes to us from the Beehive. Story 2. In international. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Elects Cheryl Moore as New Chief in Northern Manitoba. Former vice-chief Cheryl Moore has been elected to lead the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, pledging to prioritize housing, health care, and community unity.. Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has elected former councillor and vice-chief Cheryl Moore as its new leader following a community vote this week in northern Manitoba. As reported by CBC News on 29 August 2026, Moore emerged victorious in a closely contested three-way race that concluded on Thursday night. She becomes the second woman to be elected chief of the nation, succeeding Angela Levasseur, who served one four-year term. Moore, who has dedicated over three decades to serving the First Nation centered around Nelson House, narrowly defeated Felix Walker in the polls. Speaking to CBC News on Friday, Moore described the experience as nerve-wracking due to the close margins at each polling station. Story 3. In international. Indigenous communities honour Dolly Parton for decades of literacy support. Indigenous nations across North America are paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton, celebrating her profound impact on tribal youth through the Imagination Library’s book-gifting programmes.. Indigenous communities across Indian Country and Canada are mourning the loss and celebrating the legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton, following her death from cancer on 25 August at the age of 80. Parton is being remembered not only for her musical contributions but for her decades of dedicated support to Native American and First Nations literacy through her Imagination Library programme. Parton, a native of Tennessee, maintained a deep connection with the Cherokee people of her homeland. Principal Chief Michell Hicks of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians noted that Parton never lost her connection to the Great Smoky Mountains or the people of the region. Story 4. In international. Indigenous Leaders Gather in Thunder Bay to Strengthen Regional Food Sovereignty. Indigenous leaders and knowledge keepers are meeting at the Mamaw Kimiciminan Food Sovereignty Gathering to share traditional food practices and strengthen community self-determination.. Leaders and knowledge keepers from across northwestern Ontario have convened in Thunder Bay for the Mamaw Kimiciminan Food Sovereignty Gathering, a dedicated event aimed at reclaiming and strengthening Indigenous food systems. Hosted by the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA), the gathering serves as a vital platform for sharing traditional food practices, cultural teachings, and ancestral knowledge. According to reporting by CBC News, the event focuses on how Indigenous communities can foster greater self-determination through their relationship with the land and traditional harvests. Story 5. In arts. New Zealand music industry seeks specific support for Māori artists in new election manifesto. A coalition of Aotearoa’s music industry leaders has launched a seven-point election manifesto calling for increased government backing, specifically highlighting the need for support for Māori music.. The New Zealand music industry is calling on the next government to recognize the sector as a vital growth and export industry, unveiling a comprehensive seven-point manifesto to drive the future of local talent. On Monday, 31 August 2026, industry leaders highlighted the need for strategic changes to help Kiwi artists thrive in an increasingly competitive global market, according to reporting by 1News. A key pillar of the industry’s request includes dedicated support for Māori music. The manifesto argues that while New Zealand music contributed $928 million to the national GDP in 2024, more must be done to ensure local artists—including those within the Māori music sector—can capture a fair share of global market value. This story comes to us from 1News. Story 6. In leadership. New Partnership Strengthens Career Pathways for Rangatahi in Te Tai Tokerau. Northland NZ and NorthTec have signed the 'Te Ara Whakamua' agreement to align vocational training with regional economic growth and keep skilled talent within Northland.. A significant new partnership aims to ensure the benefits of economic growth in Te Tai Tokerau remain within the region by creating direct pathways from education to local employment. On Tuesday 1 September, Northland NZ Chief Executive Paul Linton and NorthTec Operational Lead Derek Slatter signed 'Te Ara Whakamua – The Path Forward,' a formal agreement designed to bridge the gap between vocational training and industry needs. The initiative focuses on aligning skills development with the specific requirements of Northland employers, ensuring that as new jobs are generated, local people are qualified to fill them. 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.