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Families bring festival of colour, community to Aotearoa's far north

The community is hoping a new Colours in the Park festival will grow into an annual celebration, bringing people together through colour, food, music and joy.

Susan BottingMon, 19 Jan

Local Democracy Reporting

Ōtara parents question pool ‘manu’ restrictions ahead of World Champs

Families say children are being stopped from practising Pacific-style bomb dives, raising concerns about access, consultation, and equity.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 16 Jan

Local Democracy Reporting

Open fires, dogs and loud music are biggest headaches at regional parks, rangers say

Auckland’s regional parks are ready for summer, but rangers warn visitors to plan ahead, follow fire and dog rules, and keep noise levels down to protect people, wildlife and vegetation.

Torika TokalauSat, 10 Jan

Local Democracy Reporting

Reforms, rotten smells and pesky pests: Local politics in review

Local Democracy Reporting Editor Marika Hill looks back at the big headlines of 2025.

Marika Hill, LDR EditorFri, 02 Jan

Local Democracy Reporting

Too early to say if council reforms will lead to job losses - PSA

The Public Service Association says it is premature to assess the impact of the Government’s proposed overhaul of local government.

Sue TeodoroSun, 28 Dec

Local Democracy Reporting

More hornets expected this summer as public urged to stay alert

Biosecurity officials warn more yellow-legged hornets are likely to be found over the coming months.

Torika TokalauTue, 23 Dec

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland scraps proposed fortnightly rubbish trial after public opposition

Councillors have voted against a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collection, citing strong feedback from Aucklanders concerned about bin space, hygiene, and convenience.

Torika TokalauTue, 16 Dec

Local Democracy Reporting

Toddler’s drowning prompts fresh warning over temporary pools

After the death of a 20-month-old who wandered into an unfenced backyard pool, Auckland Council and water safety experts are urging families to take extra care with pop-up pools as summer begins.

Torika TokalauThu, 11 Dec

Local Democracy Reporting

Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe poll as voters claim ballots cast without consent

A former local board member has lodged a court petition seeking an inquiry into the Papatoetoe election after residents reported being marked as having voted despite never receiving their papers.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 14 Nov

Local Democracy Reporting

'Giant of the disability world': Pacific leader remembered for inspiring change

Tunumafono Fa’amoetauloa Avaula Colenso Fa’amoe MNZM, a champion for the disability community and lifejacket safety rules, died last week.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 13 Nov

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