Language & CultureLocal board commits $64k to keep Polyfest in ŌtaraThe Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board wants to keep the 50th Polyfest in its hometown, but the decision comes at a cost. Mary AfemataThu, 21 Nov
EnvironmentGraffiti clean-up at new Auckland playground costs $22kSince opening, Hayman Park playground in South Auckland has racked up $141,830 in repairs and maintenance, and $22,000 in graffiti removal.Mary AfemataWed, 20 Nov
BusinessAuckland Transport’s payment plan divides users Users say the contactless system fails to consider the budget-conscious public.Mary AfemataTue, 19 Nov
HealthFormer students offer to donate kidney to teacherA Sāmoan educator’s kidney appeal receives heartwarming response, while highlighting Pacific struggles with diabetes and organ donation.Mary AfemataThu, 14 Nov
SocietyAuckland’s plan to go to war with feral catsCouncil has proposed an initial phase of public engagement on how to stop cats from threatening the city’s wildlife.Mary AfemataThu, 14 Nov
ArtsProject showcases South Auckland talentMāori and Pasifika artists are reviving a graffiti wall at Māngere Library.Mary AfemataWed, 13 Nov
SocietyPopular South Auckland playgrounds hit by vandalism, graffitiParks that have been upgraded are being damaged, with community leaders urging the public to care for the playgrounds.Mary AfemataFri, 08 Nov
SocietyBluey and the new ‘elves’ to debut at Auckland’s Santa ParadeAuckland's annual Farmers Santa Parade kicks off the Christmas season citywide on 24 November (rain day: 1 December), inviting families to celebrate.Mary AfemataWed, 06 Nov
EnvironmentMāngere flood protection work will reduce ‘huge risk to life’Government has approved Auckland Council’s request to fast-track two flood resilience projects to reduce future community risk.Mary AfemataTue, 05 Nov
Society‘Cut them off’: Call for fireworks ban after Auckland maunga blazeIt's Guy Fawkes today but councillor Josephine Bartley wants private fireworks sales banned.Mary AfemataTue, 05 Nov
