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Consultation fatigue? South Auckland leaders urge community to get involved and speak up

Low submission numbers have sparked questions about public participation as Auckland Council's draft Local Board Plan consultation enters its final days.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 22 Jul

Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest wastewater tunnel passes landmark first test after 110 years

The $1.66 billion Central Interceptor has prevented a wastewater overflow into one Auckland stream for the first time in more than a century.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 21 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland creative proposes Māori and Pacific-led digital arts pathway

Kennedy Kioa Toi Faimanifo is seeking Manurewa Local Board backing for a Māori and Pacific-led digital arts academy aimed at creating new pathways into the creative industries for rangatahi.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Pride Project seeks longer lease for Auckland base

The community organisation says a one-year extension to its Kāinga Ora premises leaves too little certainty to plan ahead.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Glass pipes sold near Tāmaki Makaurau schools spark concerns

Sale of glass pipes near South Auckland schools has reignited debate on whether councils should have greater powers to regulate local businesses.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 17 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Disabled Aucklanders help shape city's emergency plans

Six disability-led projects will receive $200,000 after Auckland Council gave disabled people power over climate adaptation funding.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 17 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Councillors refuse to attend board meetings after Ahluwalia's return

Two South Auckland councillors will stop attending Manurewa Local Board business meetings while member Marshal Ahluwalia remains on the board.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 17 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

'Path is real': Academy honour shines spotlight on Pacific film talent

Award-winning Sāmoan filmmaker Tusi Tamasese says Pacific storytelling is gaining global recognition as Auckland Council backs Pasifika filmmaking.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 10 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Final year of Ngāti Tamaoho leadership as Matariki Festival grows

Auckland's biggest Matariki Festival yet features more than 100 events as the iwi concludes its three-year role guiding the celebration's cultural direction.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 10 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland bus network set for shake-up as City Rail Link nears opening day

Auckland Transport says it is reviewing bus services across South Auckland to better connect Pacific and other communities to the City Rail Link.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 10 Jul

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