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 ReportingPapatoetoe vote rerun under close scrutinyOfficials urge voters to report concerns as a fresh Papatoetoe local board election opens next month.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 10 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 Reporting'Even 20 cents adds up’: Manukau commuters feel pinch of fare riseAs bus and train fares rise from 1 February, some say low-income households are feeling the impact most, while others accept the cost of public services.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 03 Feb
Local Democracy Reporting‘This is home’: Ōtara resident shares flood resilience journeyAuckland Council says there is no financial support for flood mitigation work on private property.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 29 Jan
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 ReportingAuckland playground makeover: From 90s relic to family favouriteFamilies are embracing Kimpton Park’s upgraded playground, crediting local board funding and community input.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 23 Jan
