Local Democracy ReportingLantern Festival 2026 tickets sell out, visitors urged to plan aheadOnline 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 ReportingOff-leash dogs cause safety concerns on Auckland shared pathResidents 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
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe election rerun highlights low voter turnoutVoters return to the polls after a court overturned last year’s result, putting turnout in one of Auckland’s most diverse communities under fresh scrutiny.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingMayor defends funding model as local boards face $6m shortfallEight local boards face tough choices to balance their budgets, as Mayor Wayne Brown insists none are being cut under the Fairer Funding model.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 25 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingFunding sought to sustain Pacific-led youth and cultural revival in ManurewaA South Auckland trust has asked the Manurewa Local Board for stronger funding, warning Pacific cultural skills risk being lost without support.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSun, 22 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingManurewa charity requests $30,000 to keep Pacific seniors monthly gatheringsA South Auckland charity says up to 150 Pacific seniors could lose a vital monthly gathering if the Manurewa Local Board does not approve funding for its community programme.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 20 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingMāngere-Ōtāhuhu's future leadership revealed for 2027Te’o Harry Fatu Toleafoa will lead from April 2027, as the board navigates a $1 million shortfall.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingPack your tissues: Free movies return with Tinā set for South AucklandAs families face rising living costs, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board says a free outdoor screening of Tinā is a deliberate investment in community wellbeing.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingBudget relief buys time for Ōtara-Papatoetoe, but pressures remainAuckland Council has covered a $1.4 million shortfall, sparing service cuts for now, but Apulu Reece Autagavaia says the relief is temporary.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingCouncil's prevention over punishment dog control programme reaches 1000 desexed Auckland Council’s free dog desexing programme has reached 1000 dogs, marking a shift in South Auckland from enforcement to prevention.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 12 Feb
