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Pacific chefs celebrate recognition but there's more 'talent to shine'

A review by Local Democracy Reporting found few Pacific-owned businesses and just seven South Auckland eateries featured on this year's list.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 25 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

'Very disappointed' after losing market licence after decades - Māngere Markets Trust

The trust behind Māngere Markets is questioning why it lost its licence after 29 years, while Auckland Council says the successful applicant better met the assessment criteria.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 25 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Ahluwalia returns to board after SFO referral

Marshal Ahluwalia returns to his elected duties despite calls for his resignation.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 25 Jun

Environment

Climate risk, rising costs leave Pacific families facing insurance squeeze

Pasifika households are already less likely to have insurance than other Kiwis. Now rising premiums and growing flood risks are making that gap even harder to close.

Khalia StrongTue, 16 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Deputy mayor Simpson backs Manurewa arts space to create 'more Anapelas, more Velas'

Discussions are underway to find a venue where experienced Pasifika artists can share their theatre and film expertise with the next generation.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 12 Jun

Politics

Election 2026: ACT candidate targets Pacific voters in South Auckland race

Henrietta Devoe says voters in one of Labour’s safest seats should rethink traditional political loyalties, adding that her party offers practical answers to cost-of-living pressures.

Khalia StrongTue, 09 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

'Devastated and disappointed': Efeso Collins' family react to coroner's report

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' family say the findings validate concerns they raised after his death, but believe the evidence should have been tested in a public hearing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 08 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Coroner finds Efeso Collins died of natural causes, calls for better emergency planning

Coroner Janet Anderson has found that the former Green MP and South Auckland leader died from heart disease after collapsing at a charity event in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2024.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 06 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Pacific communities urged to weigh in on lifejacket bylaw before deadline this weekend

Auckland Council is seeking feedback from Pacific communities before consultation closes on proposed boating safety rules that would make lifejackets mandatory on small vessels.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 05 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting •

Sāmoa

Auckland's Deputy Mayor celebrates Sāmoan culture at Manurewa Library

Desley Simpson says libraries and community spaces play a vital role in preserving Pacific languages, as Manurewa residents gathered to celebrate the end of Sāmoan Language Week.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 05 Jun

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