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Pacific political hopeful Karl Mokaraka rejects 'serial heckling' label

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The second profile is Karl Mokaraka.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Inside Pasifika: The communities powering Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest cultural festival

Pasifika Festival returned to Western Springs over the weekend, drawing thousands as organisers highlighted strong community ties.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Returning to the ocean: Reviving Pacific ancient knowledge through a new sailing programme

An Auckland Council-backed sailing initiative is reconnecting Pacific and Māori with their voyaging heritage while building confidence and water safety skills.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

'You belong here': John Loau shares why he's running for Papatoetoe

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The first profile is on John Loau.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Food, music, culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs

Organisers expect around 30,000 people over two days as communities from across the Pacific gather for performances, food and cultural celebration.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Waiau Pa Football Club calls for lights to keep local children playing through the winter

Without proper lighting at Waiau Pa Domain, volunteer coaches are struggling to run sessions, putting about 100 children’s participation at risk during the darker, colder months.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 05 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Lantern Festival 2026 tickets sell out, visitors urged to plan ahead

Online tickets for the Auckland Lantern Festival have sold out, with organisers advising hopeful attendees to check gate availability for walk-up entry.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 27 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Off-leash dogs cause safety concerns on Auckland shared path

Residents are calling for clearer “on-leash” signage on a narrow Beachlands coastal walkway, saying off-leash dogs pose a safety risk.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Papatoetoe election rerun highlights low voter turnout

Voters return to the polls after a court overturned last year’s result, putting turnout in one of Auckland’s most diverse communities under fresh scrutiny.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Mayor defends funding model as local boards face $6m shortfall

Eight local boards face tough choices to balance their budgets, as Mayor Wayne Brown insists none are being cut under the Fairer Funding model.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 25 Feb

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