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Polyfest: A Pacific powerhouse still pushing for secure funding for its future

ASB Polyfest brings together thousands of Pacific students each year, with organisers highlighting the scale of the event and the growing pressure to sustain it.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Church networks in Auckland mobilise to lift Pacific health

Pacific communities are being mobilised to lift vaccination and screening rates, as officials turn to trusted local leaders.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

'People first': Futi Ka’s pitch to Papatoetoe voters this election

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The third profile is Futi Ka.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Pacific political hopeful Karl Mokaraka rejects 'serial heckling' label

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The second profile is Karl Mokaraka.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Inside Pasifika: The communities powering Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest cultural festival

Pasifika Festival returned to Western Springs over the weekend, drawing thousands as organisers highlighted strong community ties.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

'You belong here': John Loau shares why he's running for Papatoetoe

Local Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The first profile is on John Loau.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Food, music, culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs

Organisers expect around 30,000 people over two days as communities from across the Pacific gather for performances, food and cultural celebration.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Waiau Pa Football Club calls for lights to keep local children playing through the winter

Without proper lighting at Waiau Pa Domain, volunteer coaches are struggling to run sessions, putting about 100 children’s participation at risk during the darker, colder months.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 05 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Lantern Festival 2026 tickets sell out, visitors urged to plan ahead

Online tickets for the Auckland Lantern Festival have sold out, with organisers advising hopeful attendees to check gate availability for walk-up entry.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 27 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Off-leash dogs cause safety concerns on Auckland shared path

Residents are calling for clearer “on-leash” signage on a narrow Beachlands coastal walkway, saying off-leash dogs pose a safety risk.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb

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