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Record number of Pacific doctors join NZ health workforce

Fifty-five are among 531 new doctors starting work across Aotearoa this year, bringing vital cultural understanding to patient care.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 18 Jun

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Tonga

Papakura Election: Labour candidate says cost-of-living is driving a major push for change

Anahila Kanongata’a says everyday hardship in the South Auckland town, from rising food costs to struggling families, is what is driving her campaign to win back the Papakura seat in 2026.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 16 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Deputy mayor Simpson backs Manurewa arts space to create 'more Anapelas, more Velas'

Discussions are underway to find a venue where experienced Pasifika artists can share their theatre and film expertise with the next generation.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 12 Jun

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

A South Auckland café manager tells how and why they are helping their neighbourhood

Managing a neighbourhood space in Ōtara, Dru Smith, manager of Alexandar Café, speaks about improving local health.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 10 Jun

Election

Green candidate Michel Mulipola takes aim at Labour in Māngere

The Sāmoan artist and activist says Labour has become complacent in one of its safest Pacific seats as the Greens push for South Auckland voters.

PMN NewsTue, 09 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

'Devastated and disappointed': Efeso Collins' family react to coroner's report

Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' family say the findings validate concerns they raised after his death, but believe the evidence should have been tested in a public hearing.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 08 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Coroner finds Efeso Collins died of natural causes, calls for better emergency planning

Coroner Janet Anderson has found that the former Green MP and South Auckland leader died from heart disease after collapsing at a charity event in Tāmaki Makaurau in 2024.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataSat, 06 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting •

Sāmoa

Auckland's Deputy Mayor celebrates Sāmoan culture at Manurewa Library

Desley Simpson says libraries and community spaces play a vital role in preserving Pacific languages, as Manurewa residents gathered to celebrate the end of Sāmoan Language Week.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 05 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

South Auckland author calls out lack of Pacific children's books

A bilingual children's book is out as Sāmoan Language Week gets underway. But concerns remain about a shortage of Pacific children's books.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataTue, 02 Jun

Local Democracy Reporting

Pay continues for Manurewa board member while SFO assesses complaint

Auckland Council says elected members remain entitled to remuneration while they hold office, as the Serious Fraud Office assesses a complaint referred by the council.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 29 May

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