Local Democracy ReportingManurewa voting allegations: Inquiry urged as Election Services backs resultAuckland Council has lodged information with Police after receiving a formal complaint over alleged voting irregularities in Manurewa.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 17 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingRangatahi given the final say on $120,000 in Auckland fundingA youth-led budgeting model could be expanded across Auckland, giving young people greater influence over local spending.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 13 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingPacific Aucklanders missing out on council support, opportunitiesAuckland’s Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel wants better pathways to economic opportunities and a greater Pacific voice in council decision-making.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 12 Aug
Local Democracy Reporting'We're one of the heartbeats in this community': Otago Polyfest misses outOrganisers say the decision creates uncertainty for the 33-year-old festival and raises questions about how regional communities are recognised in arts funding.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 11 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland charitable trust fights to keep Manurewa centreThe Pride Project has secured a one-year extension for its Manurewa hub, giving the organisation until mid-2027 to find a permanent home.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 07 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingCouncil backs $1.38m investment in Māori artworks at future Te Waihorotiu StationAuckland Council says the investment will help connect commuters with the city's Māori identity while creating a lasting civic legacy.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 29 Jul
Local Democracy ReportingSouth Auckland parent in 'last resort' plea to reverse Māngere school bus route changesAuckland Transport says low passenger numbers prompted the changes, but one family says the revised service leaves students making unnecessary bus transfers.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 28 Jul
Local Democracy ReportingWhy NZ's first Pacific Mayor Fauono is willing to give up his job for local representationAs councils prepare amalgamation proposals for the Government, Fauono Ken Laban says local representation matters more than his own political future.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 24 Jul
Local Democracy ReportingSubmission numbers tell only part of the story, South Auckland local boards sayAs consultation closes, South Auckland local board leaders say community engagement is about far more than the number of formal submissions received.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 23 Jul
Local Democracy ReportingConsultation fatigue? South Auckland leaders urge community to get involved and speak upLow submission numbers have sparked questions about public participation as Auckland Council's draft Local Board Plan consultation enters its final days.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 22 Jul
