Local Government

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

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

Election •

Fiji

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