Local Democracy Reporting (LDR)Street vendors win support: 'We need to grow our town centre, not kill it off'The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board remains committed to empowering street vendors and fostering entrepreneurship to uplift the community.Mary AfemataWed, 18 Sep
Local Democracy Reporting (LDR)Job initiative helps 1000 people into employment The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Auckland Council have partnered to create the Ngā Puna Pūkenga programme, aimed at supporting people facing barriers to hiring.Mary AfemataTue, 17 Sep
Local Democracy Reporting (LDR)Street vendors ‘harming’ legitimate businesses in South AucklandThe Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board wants to empower street vendors and support their trade. But not everyone is happy.Mary AfemataMon, 16 Sep