Local Democracy ReportingFunding sought to sustain Pacific-led youth and cultural revival in ManurewaA South Auckland trust has asked the Manurewa Local Board for stronger funding, warning Pacific cultural skills risk being lost without support.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSun, 22 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingManurewa charity requests $30,000 to keep Pacific seniors monthly gatheringsA South Auckland charity says up to 150 Pacific seniors could lose a vital monthly gathering if the Manurewa Local Board does not approve funding for its community programme.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 20 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingMāngere-Ōtāhuhu's future leadership revealed for 2027Te’o Harry Fatu Toleafoa will lead from April 2027, as the board navigates a $1 million shortfall.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingPack your tissues: Free movies return with Tinā set for South AucklandAs families face rising living costs, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board says a free outdoor screening of Tinā is a deliberate investment in community wellbeing.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingBudget relief buys time for Ōtara-Papatoetoe, but pressures remainAuckland Council has covered a $1.4 million shortfall, sparing service cuts for now, but Apulu Reece Autagavaia says the relief is temporary.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingCouncil's prevention over punishment dog control programme reaches 1000 desexed Auckland Council’s free dog desexing programme has reached 1000 dogs, marking a shift in South Auckland from enforcement to prevention.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 12 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingThis Valentine's Day, swipe right on a new fur best friend with a tailAuckland Council has launched Puppy Love, a region-wide adoption website connecting shelter dogs with permanent homes.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 12 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe vote rerun under close scrutinyOfficials urge voters to report concerns as a fresh Papatoetoe local board election opens next month.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 10 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council lifts flood mitigation cap to avoid costly buyoutsCouncillors have agreed to raise per-household flood mitigation funding from 25 to 40 per cent.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 04 Feb
Local Democracy Reporting • JapanJapanese sister city reconnects with Manukau after 20 yearsA formal welcome at Auckland’s Town Hall this week marked the return of a long-dormant international partnership between Auckland and Utsunomiya.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 04 Feb
