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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

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland author calls out lack of Pacific children's books

A bilingual children's book is out as Sāmoan Language Week gets underway. But concerns remain about a shortage of Pacific children's books.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 02 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Pay continues for Manurewa board member while SFO assesses complaint

Auckland Council says elected members remain entitled to remuneration while they hold office, as the Serious Fraud Office assesses a complaint referred by the council.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 29 May

Local Democracy Reporting

'We’ll be in this dance next year': Local Pacific councillor fears future rates funding squeeze

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe local boards have avoided targeted rates for now, but elected members warn funding pressures remain.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 27 May

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Fiji Prime Minister postpones local govt elections, cites global economic pressures

Sitiveni Rabuka has deferred the country's municipal elections until after the next general election, saying rising global economic pressures and fiscal constraints have forced the delay.

PMN NewsThu, 21 May

Local Democracy Reporting •

Sāmoa

Council backs free arts event as debate grows over spending priorities

Auckland Council says free public arts events help community wellbeing and connection amid rates concerns and calls for tighter spending.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 16 May

Local Democracy Reporting

RSA Welfare: How the support system for NZ veterans is changing

As South Auckland RSA move away from traditional club models, questions are growing over who supports veterans beyond Anzac Day.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 14 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Franklin Wairoa voters receive papers for local board by-election

The Franklin Local Board Wairoa subdivision by-election has opened, with ballot papers arriving this week ahead of polls closing on June 10.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 12 May

Local Democracy Reporting

Mayor’s $6m shuffle saves South Auckland from service cuts

A temporary Auckland Council funding fix could help some local boards avoid cuts and targeted rates, but underlying pressures remain unresolved.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 07 May

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