PoliticsSouth Auckland will be ‘hit hard’ by congestion chargingSouth Auckland local boards say Council's plans to charge road users during peak traffic hours will add extra costs without addressing "unreliable public transport".Alka PrasadMon, 06 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland local boards: LTP feedback ‘not significant reflection of the community’Local boards across Auckland are gearing up to present community feedback on Auckland Council's long-term plan to the Governing Body next week.Alka PrasadFri, 03 May
BusinessFamilies opt for KiwiSaver cashouts, cut back on food as living costs soarStats NZ data shows the average Kiwi household had 6.2 per cent in cost rises in the last year. As cost of living pressure squeezes more households, a community advocate says some are having to make tough decisions to make ends meet.Alka PrasadMon, 29 Apr
SocietyIs Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?Ōtara town centre has legally been alcohol-free since 2015 but has this stopped public consumption? Ōtara Youth Hub manager Victoria Hearn says the area has been a well-known "drinking spot" in the area as Ōtara whānau avoid the communal space.Alka PrasadWed, 24 Apr
BusinessReviving Māngere town centre on a tight budgetMāngere town centre committee member Leatuao Larry Tupa’i-Lavea says retailers are facing more competition from nearby developments but says they are determined to revamp the "heart of Māngere".Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
PoliticsCouncillor ‘hopeful’ reduced bin collection won’t lead to illegal dumpingSouth Aucklanders and council representatives have expressed concern about Auckland Council's proposed move to a fortnightly rubbish collection, but a local Councillor believes the move will help families reduce waste.Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
Politics‘Ōtara is for Ōtara’: Local board opposes boundary changeŌtara-Papatoetoe local board is opposing Auckland Council's requirement to extend Ōtara into parts of Papatoetoe.Alka PrasadThu, 11 Apr
PoliticsLocal board shakeup 'detrimental' to South Auckland communitiesMāngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards are opposing Auckland Council efforts to combine the two boards.Alka PrasadTue, 09 Apr
BusinessWhat does a recession mean for the South Auckland economy?As dark economic clouds gather, businesses and households are struggling to stay afloat. Reporter Alka Prasad looks at how a recession could hurt South Auckland's economy.Alka PrasadFri, 05 Apr
PoliticsCouncillors say AT should address 'transport poverty' before charging for road useTransport poverty in South and West Auckland need to be addressed before Auckland Transport starts time of use charges, according to some councillors.Alka PrasadThu, 04 Apr