Local Democracy ReportingPacific candidates clash and converge on future of South AucklandIn a key live debate hosted by 531pi, six Pacific candidates vying for Auckland Council tackle pressing issues amid calls for Pasifika to vote.Mary AfemataFri, 03 Oct
Local Democracy ReportingManurewa election complaints prompt warning on vote integrity concernsThe electoral officer is cautioning voters about secrecy rules, ballot handling, and the risk of crossing from legitimate help into undue influence.Mary AfemataMon, 29 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingSouth Auckland leader: This daylight saving weekend a reminder to get emergency readyHouseholds are being urged to check supplies, make a plan, and talk with whānau about what to do if disaster strikes.Mary AfemataFri, 26 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingSouth Auckland urged to ‘prove everyone wrong’ as voter turnout trails previous elections Just 1.3 per cent of Manurewa voters returned papers, compared with nearly nine per cent in Warkworth, as Pacific leaders warn low turnout could silence their voices for years.Mary AfemataThu, 25 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingCandidate: Low turnout in mayoral election ‘silences Pacific voices’ Ted Johnston, whose grandfather held the Sāmoan family name Faleauto, says Pacific communities deserve better representation and must vote.Mary AfemataWed, 24 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingSāmoan tenor takes spotlight in NZO debutIpu Laga’aia impresses in The Monster in the Maze production.Mary AfemataFri, 19 Sep
PoliticsAuckland councillors clash over new trial for rubbish collectionAngela Dalton is considering a police complaint over accusations of incitement related to the bin collection plan.Torika TokalauFri, 12 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council: Dog attacks on children happening almost dailyHundreds of children were attacked by dogs last year, alongside 17,000 roaming complaints.Mary AfemataWed, 03 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingLarger nitrous oxide canisters spark fears from local leadersNine discarded nitrous oxide canisters, some as big as a soccer ball, have prompted calls in Manurewa for urgent regulation.Mary AfemataTue, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingPasifika and Māori candidates rally for votes: ‘Our voices matter in local govt’Residents in Henderson-Massey are being urged to vote, as decisions are being made without their input.Mary AfemataMon, 01 Sep
