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Auckland councillors clash over new trial for rubbish collection

Angela Dalton is considering a police complaint over accusations of incitement related to the bin collection plan.

Torika Tokalau, Local Democracy ReporterFri, 12 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Vote Smart: Your guide to local elections in NZ

Don't miss your chance to have your say. Learn about your candidates and key dates to remember.

Wed, 10 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

School students demand answers at Māngere 'meet the candidates’ forum

Housing, youth spaces, accountability and Māori representation were front and centre as young people questioned candidates in Māngere.

Mary AfemataMon, 08 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland Council: Dog attacks on children happening almost daily

Hundreds of children were attacked by dogs last year, alongside 17,000 roaming complaints.

Mary AfemataWed, 03 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Pasifika 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

Local Democracy Reporting

Car audio crews fight back against govt's boy-racer crackdown

Enthusiasts say the Government’s Anti-Social Road Use Bill is unfair and targets families and cultural gatherings.

Mary AfemataSat, 30 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland leaders decry ‘crumbs’ from Mayor's Fix It Fund

Despite calls for a $25 million increase to fully fund all proposed projects, councillors vote against it.

Mary AfemataSat, 30 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board chair speaks out on safety threats

Security risks are a growing concern for elected officials in Aotearoa, who warns they could discourage Pacific and South Auckland voices from politics.

Mary AfemataThu, 28 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

Sewage overflows put Tāmaki Estuary health risks under scrutiny

One of Auckland’s most vulnerable waterways faces mounting pressure from sewage overflows, pollution and biodiversity loss, sparking calls for urgent action.

Mary AfemataWed, 27 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

‘Fat, useless, plastic poly’: Candidates call out hoarding vandalism

Damaged billboards are hitting female candidates’ pockets and exposing the racial and sexist abuse that still shadows Auckland’s local elections.

Mary AfemataWed, 27 Aug

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