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Waiau Pa Football Club calls for lights to keep local children playing through the winter

Without proper lighting at Waiau Pa Domain, volunteer coaches are struggling to run sessions, putting about 100 children’s participation at risk during the darker, colder months.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 05 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Off-leash dogs cause safety concerns on Auckland shared path

Residents are calling for clearer “on-leash” signage on a narrow Beachlands coastal walkway, saying off-leash dogs pose a safety risk.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Papatoetoe election rerun highlights low voter turnout

Voters return to the polls after a court overturned last year’s result, putting turnout in one of Auckland’s most diverse communities under fresh scrutiny.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 26 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Mayor defends funding model as local boards face $6m shortfall

Eight local boards face tough choices to balance their budgets, as Mayor Wayne Brown insists none are being cut under the Fairer Funding model.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 25 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Funding sought to sustain Pacific-led youth and cultural revival in Manurewa

A South Auckland trust has asked the Manurewa Local Board for stronger funding, warning Pacific cultural skills risk being lost without support.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSun, 22 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Manurewa charity requests $30,000 to keep Pacific seniors monthly gatherings

A South Auckland charity says up to 150 Pacific seniors could lose a vital monthly gathering if the Manurewa Local Board does not approve funding for its community programme.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 20 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu's future leadership revealed for 2027

Te’o Harry Fatu Toleafoa will lead from April 2027, as the board navigates a $1 million shortfall.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Pack your tissues: Free movies return with Tinā set for South Auckland

As families face rising living costs, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board says a free outdoor screening of Tinā is a deliberate investment in community wellbeing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 19 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Budget relief buys time for Ōtara-Papatoetoe, but pressures remain

Auckland Council has covered a $1.4 million shortfall, sparing service cuts for now, but Apulu Reece Autagavaia says the relief is temporary.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 13 Feb

Local Democracy Reporting

Council's prevention over punishment dog control programme reaches 1000 desexed

Auckland Council’s free dog desexing programme has reached 1000 dogs, marking a shift in South Auckland from enforcement to prevention.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 12 Feb

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