Ode to Ōtara: Young musicians strike a chord for change
Sistema Aotearoa’s young musicians move a minister, fuelling hopes of lasting investment in South Auckland.
Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 28 May
Auckland Council
Game of Loans: Lending out board games now
Auckland Council is levelling up with a new kind of borrowing: board games for adults - and it's free.
Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterTue, 27 May
'Run It Straight' event blocked in Māngere
A collision sport event was dropped from local parks due to safety and permit issues.
Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 21 May
Vi Hausia calls for stronger community engagement and increased voter turnout
Ōtara’s youngest local board member advocates for increased Pacific representation in leadership and voting.
Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterThu, 08 May
Kerrin Leoni’s historic mayoral bid rallies diverse communities
With a promise to improve civic engagement and honour former leaders, she aims to inspire a new generation of leadership.
Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterSun, 04 May
