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'Don't count yourself out': Porirua by-election candidate’s push for voter participation

Sāmoan educator Caroline Mareko wants Pacific communities and Porirua East residents to have a stronger voice in council spending and decisions shaping the city’s future.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 09 Oct

'Healing starts with coming together': Papatoetoe holds vigil for children and father

A resident’s request prompted Ōtara-Papatoetoe local leaders to organise a vigil for the community to grieve the deaths of two children and their father while respecting the family’s wishes for privacy.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 06 Oct

Local Democracy Reporting

Election candidate tightlipped on future after job loss win

Vicky Hau and the Māngere business association say their employment dispute is resolved, but neither has confirmed whether she remains in the job.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 30 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

'It’s not about dividing people': Local board defends rainbow and te reo commitments

A resident’s challenge to the draft local plan prompted debate at a public meeting, but the board indicated the provisions would remain.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 24 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

'Protect Ōtara Creek, protect our future': South Auckland students' call to action

Ōtara students are speaking up for their local creek, asking the board to help them tackle rubbish, test the water and make its walkways safer.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 23 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Residents of flood-damaged Māngere to help allocate $300,000 local recovery fund

Community-led projects can apply for up to $50,000 as Māngere continues to feel the effects of the 2023 floods.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 10 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland Council primed for $18m fuel blowout, officials say

Rising fuel, inflation and interest costs are adding pressure as Auckland Council pursues $106m in savings and a projected 3.5 per cent rates increase.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 07 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Fairer or harder? Auckland Council keeps candidates in alphabetical order

Councillors weighed concerns about electoral fairness against accessibility, simplicity and the potential cost of changing how candidates are listed.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland Council chief wants the Manurewa election allegations sent to him or Police

Temporary observers appointed to support the local board will not investigate the voting claims, which Phil Wilson described as a criminal matter.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep

Local Democracy Reporting

Demand at Ōtara overnight clinic more than double forecast

Health NZ will not disclose the public cost of keeping Local Doctors Ōtara open around the clock, despite 1417 presentations between 11pm and 8am in July.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 31 Aug

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