Local Democracy Reporting • Niue'Our culture is from God': Families keep Polyfest alive behind the scenes for decadesAs funding debates grow, Pacific families say ASB Polyfest still runs on generations of unpaid work, care, and culture that most people never see.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 21 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingWho should pay for Polyfest? Growth puts pressure on fundingAs Auckland’s biggest Māori and Pacific youth festival grows, councillors warn more support could mean less for other community events.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 20 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingVi Hausia fought to overturn an election result. Now, he's eyeing a seat on the boardLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The fourth profile is Vi Hausia.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingPolyfest: A Pacific powerhouse still pushing for secure funding for its futureASB Polyfest brings together thousands of Pacific students each year, with organisers highlighting the scale of the event and the growing pressure to sustain it.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingChurch networks in Auckland mobilise to lift Pacific healthPacific communities are being mobilised to lift vaccination and screening rates, as officials turn to trusted local leaders.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar
Local Democracy Reporting'People first': Futi Ka’s pitch to Papatoetoe voters this electionLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The third profile is Futi Ka.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 17 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingPacific political hopeful Karl Mokaraka rejects 'serial heckling' labelLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The second profile is Karl Mokaraka.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingInside Pasifika: The communities powering Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest cultural festivalPasifika Festival returned to Western Springs over the weekend, drawing thousands as organisers highlighted strong community ties.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 16 Mar
Local Democracy ReportingReturning to the ocean: Reviving Pacific ancient knowledge through a new sailing programmeAn Auckland Council-backed sailing initiative is reconnecting Pacific and Māori with their voyaging heritage while building confidence and water safety skills.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar
Local Democracy Reporting'You belong here': John Loau shares why he's running for PapatoetoeLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The first profile is on John Loau.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Mar
