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'We're one of the heartbeats in this community': Otago Polyfest misses out

Organisers say the decision creates uncertainty for the 33-year-old festival and raises questions about how regional communities are recognised in arts funding.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 11 Aug

Auckland charitable trust fights to keep Manurewa centre

The Pride Project has secured a one-year extension for its Manurewa hub, giving the organisation until mid-2027 to find a permanent home.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 07 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

New Auckland Council budget chair outlines priorities for committee

Victoria Short says her priority is giving Aucklanders confidence the council's next 10-year plan invests in the right places.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 05 Aug

Local Democracy Reporting

Council backs $1.38m investment in Māori artworks at future Te Waihorotiu Station

Auckland Council says the investment will help connect commuters with the city's Māori identity while creating a lasting civic legacy.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 29 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland parent in 'last resort' plea to reverse Māngere school bus route changes

Auckland Transport says low passenger numbers prompted the changes, but one family says the revised service leaves students making unnecessary bus transfers.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 28 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Why NZ's first Pacific Mayor Fauono is willing to give up his job for local representation

As councils prepare amalgamation proposals for the Government, Fauono Ken Laban says local representation matters more than his own political future.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 24 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

Submission numbers tell only part of the story, South Auckland local boards say

As consultation closes, South Auckland local board leaders say community engagement is about far more than the number of formal submissions received.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 23 Jul

Local Democracy Reporting

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

Local Democracy Reporting

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

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