Local Democracy Reporting'It’s not about dividing people': Local board defends rainbow and te reo commitmentsA resident’s challenge to the draft local plan prompted debate at a public meeting, but the board indicated the provisions would remain.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 24 Sep
Local Democracy Reporting'Protect Ōtara Creek, protect our future': South Auckland students' call to actionŌtara students are speaking up for their local creek, asking the board to help them tackle rubbish, test the water and make its walkways safer.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 23 Sep
Business‘I made my own door’: The pro footballer who turned stigma into a global sock brandMaro Bonsu-Maro says changing his own mindset helped turn a Māngere garage project into a brand worn by thousands of athletes worldwide.Atutahi Potaka-DewesTue, 22 Sep
Community • Cook IslandsRarotonga school Apii Nikao makes it three straight at Auckland youth sports campThe annual trip is giving Cook Islands tamariki a chance to try new sports, build confidence and connect with youth in Aotearoa.Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 17 Sep
CommunitySouth Auckland commuters face first real test of Rail LinkAdvocates says the new service could be a game changer for rangatahi but its success will depend on more people choosing public transport over roads.PMN NewsMon, 14 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingResidents of flood-damaged Māngere to help allocate $300,000 local recovery fundCommunity-led projects can apply for up to $50,000 as Māngere continues to feel the effects of the 2023 floods.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 10 Sep
Arts‘Life-changing’: Enyah Talamaivao wins first New Zealand Youth Choir scholarshipThe South Auckland Sāmoan classical singer and criminology student says the support will ease the financial pressure of chasing her musical dreams while helping her family.Atutahi Potaka-DewesWed, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingFairer or harder? Auckland Council keeps candidates in alphabetical orderCouncillors weighed concerns about electoral fairness against accessibility, simplicity and the potential cost of changing how candidates are listed.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingAuckland Council chief wants the Manurewa election allegations sent to him or PoliceTemporary observers appointed to support the local board will not investigate the voting claims, which Phil Wilson described as a criminal matter.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataWed, 02 Sep
Local Democracy ReportingDemand at Ōtara overnight clinic more than double forecastHealth NZ will not disclose the public cost of keeping Local Doctors Ōtara open around the clock, despite 1417 presentations between 11pm and 8am in July.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataMon, 31 Aug
