Local Democracy Reporting

Diabetes wait times fall in Counties Manukau but pressure on public services rise: HealthNZ

Te Whatu Ora says changes to Counties Manukau’s diabetes dietitian service have nearly halved patient wait times, although waitlists are rising again amid staffing turnover.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 19 May

Local Democracy Reporting •

Sāmoa

Council backs free arts event as debate grows over spending priorities

Auckland Council says free public arts events help community wellbeing and connection amid rates concerns and calls for tighter spending.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 16 May

Local Democracy Reporting

RSA Welfare: How the support system for NZ veterans is changing

As South Auckland RSA move away from traditional club models, questions are growing over who supports veterans beyond Anzac Day.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 14 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Franklin Wairoa voters receive papers for local board by-election

The Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision by-election has opened, with ballot papers arriving this week ahead of polls closing on June 10.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 12 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Mayor’s $6m shuffle saves South Auckland from service cuts

A temporary Auckland Council funding fix could help some local boards avoid cuts and targeted rates, but underlying pressures remain unresolved.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 07 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Residents face service cuts after rejecting targeted rate proposal

Opposition to a $47 targeted rate leaves the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board weighing service cuts, with final decisions with Auckland Council.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 01 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Fuel or bread: Māngere volunteers step up as leaders ‘fail’ to act on cost-of-living support

With local families reaching breaking point, a community-led expo has launched its own one-stop shop for financial help, claiming leaders aren’t doing enough on the ground.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 30 Apr