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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

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

Local Democracy Reporting

Only 10 NZ councils pass top audit as new dashboard lifts lid on regions' performance

A first-of-its-kind national dashboard shows how councils stack up, with most receiving warnings or qualified audit opinions.

Max Frethey, LDR ReporterTue, 28 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland RSA changes take shape amid questions over support for veterans

As local clubs close, merge or shift focus, questions remain on who is responsible for ongoing community support for veterans.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 24 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Apulu, Hausia to rotate local board chair role

The position follows a court-ordered by-election after the original Papatoetoe result was voided.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 22 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

$80k boost for local sports but most Māngere-Ōtāhuhu clubs still waiting

A handful of upgrades are locked in but dozens of community sport projects remain unfunded as demand keeps growing across South Auckland.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

‘Same families, same calls’: Police raise concern over repeat harm and youth crime

Police point to family harm, youth offending, and financial pressure as key drivers as local leaders call for stronger prevention and visibility.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

‘We’ve built this from nothing’: Future of garden in Māngere uncertain with no lease

After 17 years of community work, the project is still without a formal lease, raising fears it could be lost at any time.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Papatoetoe demands action after racist graffiti incident: 'Not just an isolated act'

Residents and leaders push back on police claims of a racist graffiti incident as isolated, calling for stronger accountability, prevention, and real change.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 17 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Future of community house uncertain as lease ends, agencies clash over control

Manurewa Local Board says work is underway to keep vital services running, but confusion remains over who is responsible for the site’s closure.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

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