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Future of community house uncertain as lease ends, agencies clash over control

Manurewa Local Board says work is underway to keep vital services running, but confusion remains over who is responsible for the site’s closure.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Manurewa community marches as Rawiri house faces closure amid consultation row

Residents and local leaders are taking to the streets on Tuesday, saying they were not properly consulted over a Kāinga Ora decision to reclaim a long-standing community house for housing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Tāmaki Makaurau promised growth but Pacific leaders warn City Deal lacks action

Big plans for jobs and housing but no money, no timelines, and little change yet for Māori and Pacific communities.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 11 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland set to farewell Sir Barry Curtis at public service

Friends, family, and the community will gather on Friday to honour the former Manukau mayor who has left a lasting mark on communities.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Hausia leads as Papatoetoe re-run delivers early result

Preliminary results show four candidates provisionally elected, with final outcome to be confirmed after special votes are counted.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

The voting divide: Most people don’t realise how important local government is, Fuli says

With voting now closed, Local Democracy Reporting spoke to the Papatoetoe community about awareness of the re-run election.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Papatoetoe turnout rises, but there's still 28,000 missing voices

Participation in the Papatoetoe re-run election is climbing, but most voters are still sitting it out, raising questions about who is shaping decisions.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 08 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland cemetery to honour hundreds of unmarked graves of Māori children

Plans include a memorial at Pukekohe to recognise more than 200 unmarked graves, many belonging to Māori babies, as the community confronts a painful history of segregation and neglect.

Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterTue, 07 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting •

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'Let us speak for our own': Taitosaua Bill Peace pushes for youth voice in Papatoetoe

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The final profile is Taitosaua Bill Peace.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Speedway family feels shut out of Western Springs venue decision

Auckland Council's plan has left residents feeling shut out, raising questions about whose voices count in local decision-making.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr

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