Local Democracy ReportingTāmaki Makaurau promised growth but Pacific leaders warn City Deal lacks actionBig plans for jobs and housing but no money, no timelines, and little change yet for Māori and Pacific communities.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 11 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingSouth Auckland set to farewell Sir Barry Curtis at public serviceFriends, family, and the community will gather on Friday to honour the former Manukau mayor who has left a lasting mark on communities.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingHausia leads as Papatoetoe re-run delivers early resultPreliminary results show four candidates provisionally elected, with final outcome to be confirmed after special votes are counted.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingThe voting divide: Most people don’t realise how important local government is, Fuli saysWith voting now closed, Local Democracy Reporting spoke to the Papatoetoe community about awareness of the re-run election.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe turnout rises, but there's still 28,000 missing voicesParticipation in the Papatoetoe re-run election is climbing, but most voters are still sitting it out, raising questions about who is shaping decisions.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 08 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland cemetery to honour hundreds of unmarked graves of Māori childrenPlans include a memorial at Pukekohe to recognise more than 200 unmarked graves, many belonging to Māori babies, as the community confronts a painful history of segregation and neglect.Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterTue, 07 Apr
Local Democracy Reporting • Sāmoa'Let us speak for our own': Taitosaua Bill Peace pushes for youth voice in PapatoetoeLocal Democracy Reporting is profiling the five Pasifika candidates standing in the Papatoetoe local board race. The final profile is Taitosaua Bill Peace.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingSpeedway family feels shut out of Western Springs venue decisionAuckland Council's plan has left residents feeling shut out, raising questions about whose voices count in local decision-making.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingAll Blacks legend backs Western Springs plan despite suffering strokeTuifa’asisina Sir Bryan Williams’ support for Ponsonby Rugby was read to Auckland councillors as the stadium’s future was approved in a 15-6 vote.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr
Local Democracy ReportingŌtara school brings back bilingual learning after 21-year breakA new Māori and Sāmoan bilingual unit in South Auckland is reconnecting a long-broken pathway, as communities push for culturally grounded education.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 02 Apr
