PoliticsFears funding shake-up will hurt ‘poorest of community’Local boards in South Auckland fear new funding model in Auckland Council's proposed long-term plan could see them missing outAlka PrasadMon, 13 May
Politics‘I’m carrying on as if I will’: Auckland mayor considers second termWayne Brown on whether he’ll run for mayor again and why he's not threatened by Paula Bennett.Khalia StrongMon, 13 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland will be ‘hit hard’ by congestion chargingSouth Auckland local boards say Council's plans to charge road users during peak traffic hours will add extra costs without addressing "unreliable public transport".Alka PrasadMon, 06 May
PoliticsSouth Auckland local boards: LTP feedback ‘not significant reflection of the community’Local boards across Auckland are gearing up to present community feedback on Auckland Council's long-term plan to the Governing Body next week.Alka PrasadFri, 03 May
SocietySocial Supermarket accused of ‘greenwashing’, while service's CEO says its ‘making a difference’A food support service in South Auckland is receiving backlash as a local leader says better solution would be through is communal economic growth.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 03 May
SocietyIs Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?Ōtara town centre has legally been alcohol-free since 2015 but has this stopped public consumption? Ōtara Youth Hub manager Victoria Hearn says the area has been a well-known "drinking spot" in the area as Ōtara whānau avoid the communal space.Alka PrasadWed, 24 Apr
SocietyMulti-generational social housing opens for Pacific familiesThe purpose-built homes by Penina Trust in Papakura have 4-6 bedrooms, edible gardens and a fale. Khalia StrongFri, 19 Apr
BusinessReviving Māngere town centre on a tight budgetMāngere town centre committee member Leatuao Larry Tupa’i-Lavea says retailers are facing more competition from nearby developments but says they are determined to revamp the "heart of Māngere".Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
PoliticsCouncillor ‘hopeful’ reduced bin collection won’t lead to illegal dumpingSouth Aucklanders and council representatives have expressed concern about Auckland Council's proposed move to a fortnightly rubbish collection, but a local Councillor believes the move will help families reduce waste.Alka PrasadThu, 18 Apr
Education • SamoaTributes pour in for ‘Queen of Māngere College’ Melegalenu’u Ah SamThe Samoan educator and community leader is being remembered for her work at ASB Polyfest, EFKS and Māngere College.Khalia StrongWed, 17 Apr