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From family roots to film set: Alex Tarrant’s unexpected link to war hero Haane Manahi

The Pacific-Māori lead actor discovers a whakapapa connection to the legendary soldier he portrays on screen.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 21 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Future of community house uncertain as lease ends, agencies clash over control

Manurewa Local Board says work is underway to keep vital services running, but confusion remains over who is responsible for the site’s closure.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Manurewa community marches as Rawiri house faces closure amid consultation row

Residents and local leaders are taking to the streets on Tuesday, saying they were not properly consulted over a Kāinga Ora decision to reclaim a long-standing community house for housing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 14 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Tāmaki Makaurau promised growth but Pacific leaders warn City Deal lacks action

Big plans for jobs and housing but no money, no timelines, and little change yet for Māori and Pacific communities.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 11 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland set to farewell Sir Barry Curtis at public service

Friends, family, and the community will gather on Friday to honour the former Manukau mayor who has left a lasting mark on communities.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 09 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Auckland cemetery to honour hundreds of unmarked graves of Māori children

Plans include a memorial at Pukekohe to recognise more than 200 unmarked graves, many belonging to Māori babies, as the community confronts a painful history of segregation and neglect.

Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterTue, 07 Apr

Business

$23.95 vs $29.90: Minimum wage rise slammed as workers falling behind on pay

Officials say low-paid workers, many of them Māori and Pasifika, are still struggling as the minimum wage rises, far below the new Living Wage.

Christine RovoiWed, 01 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Sir Barry Curtis hailed as a unifying force for South Aucklanders

Leaders say the former Manukau mayor’s legacy lives on in South Auckland where his focus on unity, culture, and community still shapes lives today.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 31 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

After 51 years, Polyfest is still fighting for long-term funding certainty

Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu says sustainable funding is critical, as no agency takes responsibility for the future of one of Aotearoa’s biggest Pacific events.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 31 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

Council moves to hand back Rangituhi to iwi in historic land return

More than 100 hectares at Colonial Knob will be explored to restore ancestral land amid pledges to protect public access to the popular reserve.

Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterTue, 31 Mar

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