Politics • TuvaluKerrin Leoni declares mayoral bid, champions Te TiritiThe Auckland councillor is vowing to stand against the controversial Treaty Principles Bill and amplify Māori and Pacific voices.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 19 Nov
SocietySouth Auckland youth win award for diverting 1.5 tonnes of waste from landfillsAuckland Council aims for Tāmaki Makaurau to achieve zero waste by 2040, recognising zero waste champions at the Tāmaki Makaurau Waste Awards.Mary AfemataSat, 02 Nov
SocietyHow Auckland Museum plans to get more Pacific visitorsThe Auckland Museum’s new Pacific engagement strategy hopes to ensure cultural treasures are preserved and better understood by future generations. Mary AfemataFri, 27 Sep
BusinessJob initiative helps 1000 people into employment The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Auckland Council have partnered to create the Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme, aimed at supporting people facing barriers to hiring.Mary AfemataTue, 17 Sep
BusinessStreet vendors ‘harming’ legitimate businesses in South AucklandThe Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board wants to empower street vendors and support their trade. But not everyone is happy.Mary AfemataMon, 16 Sep
PoliticsHow to grow the next generation of Pasifika politiciansWith few Pacific local body politicians at this year’s LGNZ conference, those who attended say they need to develop their own Pasifika network. Mary AfemataFri, 23 Aug
Politics'We're not KPIs': Pacific and Māori politicians hit back at PM's speechChristopher Luxon's speech at the LGNZ conference has riled up politicians across the political spectrum. Mary AfemataThu, 22 Aug
SocietyThe new boss tasked with reviving Māngere's heartMāngere Town Centre’s new manager Vicky Hau wants to transform the area into a premier Pacific shopping destination.Mary AfemataTue, 13 Aug
Politics‘Naming and shaming’ illegal dumpers a success, despite privacy concernsEnforcing fines and exposing offenders on social media is deterring illegal dumping in Māngere but community leaders say more education is also needed.Mary AfemataFri, 02 Aug
OpinionWill's Word: Out-sourcing swimming pools could leave users in the deep endWill privatisation of Auckland's swimming pools keep them community-focused and accessible for all? William TeriteThu, 01 Aug
