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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

Sports

'It's dying. It's dead': Pacific sports at a crossroads as leaders call for urgent reset

Pacific leaders say sports is under pressure at every level and there is a need for stronger pathways and grassroots support.

Christine RovoiMon, 11 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

Local Democracy Reporting

Fuel or bread: Māngere volunteers step up as leaders ‘fail’ to act on cost-of-living support

With local families reaching breaking point, a community-led expo has launched its own one-stop shop for financial help, claiming leaders aren’t doing enough on the ground.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 30 Apr

Arts

Digital reefs and AR fashion: Niuean artist creates 'living archive’ in South Auckland

Katrina Iosia Sipeli is using 3D scanning and augmented reality to preserve Niuean heritage for a new generation.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 30 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland RSA changes take shape amid questions over support for veterans

As local clubs close, merge or shift focus, questions remain on who is responsible for ongoing community support for veterans.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 24 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

Apulu, Hausia to rotate local board chair role

The position follows a court-ordered by-election after the original Papatoetoe result was voided.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 22 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

$80k boost for local sports but most Māngere-Ōtāhuhu clubs still waiting

A handful of upgrades are locked in but dozens of community sport projects remain unfunded as demand keeps growing across South Auckland.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

‘Same families, same calls’: Police raise concern over repeat harm and youth crime

Police point to family harm, youth offending, and financial pressure as key drivers as local leaders call for stronger prevention and visibility.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

Local Democracy Reporting

‘We’ve built this from nothing’: Future of garden in Māngere uncertain with no lease

After 17 years of community work, the project is still without a formal lease, raising fears it could be lost at any time.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 18 Apr

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