Local Democracy ReportingBudget relief buys time for Ōtara-Papatoetoe, but pressures remainAuckland 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 ReportingCouncil'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
Local Democracy ReportingThis Valentine's Day, swipe right on a new fur best friend with a tailAuckland Council has launched Puppy Love, a region-wide adoption website connecting shelter dogs with permanent homes.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 12 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council lifts flood mitigation cap to avoid costly buyoutsCouncillors have agreed to raise per-household flood mitigation funding from 25 to 40 per cent.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 04 Feb
Local Democracy Reporting • JapanJapanese sister city reconnects with Manukau after 20 yearsA formal welcome at Auckland’s Town Hall this week marked the return of a long-dormant international partnership between Auckland and Utsunomiya.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 04 Feb
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe by-election attracts 20 candidates after last year’s resultA crowded field is set for the Papatoetoe local board by-election, with five Pacific candidates standing.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 28 Jan
Local Democracy Reporting‘We can’t be the police’: Papatoetoe by-election tests voter confidenceA candidate who challenged the 2025 result says the rerun has exposed flaws in the postal voting system.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 28 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingPapatoetoe by-election: Councillor urges voters to watch for postal risksPapatoetoe voters are urged to check their voting papers ahead of the court-ordered by-election, after last year’s vote was voided due to electoral fraud.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 21 Jan
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland scraps proposed fortnightly rubbish trial after public oppositionCouncillors have voted against a six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collection, citing strong feedback from Aucklanders concerned about bin space, hygiene, and convenience.Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterTue, 16 Dec
PoliticsPapatoetoe election to be re-run after court finds vote irregularitiesA judge has ordered a fresh poll after ruling that irregularities materially affected the result.PMN NewsTue, 16 Dec
