Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council primed for $18m fuel blowout, says WilsonRising 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
Local Democracy ReportingFairer or harder? Auckland Council keeps candidates in alphabetical orderCouncillors weighed concerns about electoral fairness against accessibility, simplicity and the potential cost of changing how candidates are listed.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council chief wants the Manurewa election allegations sent to him or PoliceTemporary observers appointed to support the local board will not investigate the voting claims, which Phil Wilson described as a criminal matter.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingCommunity volunteers help Police tackle crime on South Auckland's streets after darkWorking into the early hours, community safety patrol teams are seeking continued local board investment and equipment to help keep members safe.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 26 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingPacific dementia carers ‘suffer in silence’ as group seeks support from local boardA Pacific caregiver group is calling for greater support for families caring for loved ones with dementia.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 21 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingWe want ‘more places for rangatahi to just be’, say Manurewa youthThe Manurewa Youth Council has taken rangatahi priorities directly to local decision-makers.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 21 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingŌtāhuhu roller doors could become canvases for community storiesA community-led Ōtāhuhu arts project is seeking local board funding to bring local stories and creativity into the town centre.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
Local Democracy Reporting‘Son of Māngere’: Local board backs LOMU Day with $10,000 fundingA timing issue with the usual grants round prompted debate over fairness before elected members backed the event.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingPacific elders ‘just managing’ as poverty monitor reveals widespread hardshipA Pacific organisation is calling on Auckland Council to invest more in community groups already supporting older people struggling with everyday costs.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingManurewa voting allegations: Inquiry urged as Election Services backs resultAuckland Council has lodged information with Police after receiving a formal complaint over alleged voting irregularities in Manurewa.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 17 Aug
