Auckland Council

Local Democracy Reporting

'Healing starts with coming together': Papatoetoe holds vigil for children and father

A resident’s request prompted Ōtara-Papatoetoe local leaders to organise a vigil for the community to grieve the deaths of two children and their father while respecting the family’s wishes for privacy.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 06 Oct

Local Democracy Reporting

Election candidate tightlipped on future after job loss win

Vicky Hau and the Māngere business association say their employment dispute is resolved, but neither has confirmed whether she remains in the job.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 30 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

'It’s not about dividing people': Local board defends rainbow and te reo commitments

A resident’s challenge to the draft local plan prompted debate at a public meeting, but the board indicated the provisions would remain.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 24 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

'Protect Ōtara Creek, protect our future': South Auckland students' call to action

Ōtara students are speaking up for their local creek, asking the board to help them tackle rubbish, test the water and make its walkways safer.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 23 Sep

Community

South Auckland commuters face first real test of Rail Link

Advocates says the new service could be a game changer for rangatahi but its success will depend on more people choosing public transport over roads.

PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Residents of flood-damaged Māngere to help allocate $300,000 local recovery fund

Community-led projects can apply for up to $50,000 as Māngere continues to feel the effects of the 2023 floods.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 10 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland Council primed for $18m fuel blowout, officials say

Rising fuel, inflation and interest costs are adding pressure as Auckland Council pursues $106m in savings and a projected 3.5 per cent rates increase.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 07 Sep