PoliticsPacific MPs split over rates cap as cost-of-living pressure growsLabour is open to capping council rates but wants other funding options while the Greens say an arbitrary cap could put local services at risk.PMN NewsWed, 26 Aug
TechnologySocial media ban could cut youth off from their family and support, researcher warns govtAs Aotearoa moves to restrict social media for under-16s, Leah Damm says a ban could create new barriers for young people without addressing what makes online spaces unsafe.PMN NewsTue, 25 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingWe want ‘more places for rangatahi to just be’, say Manurewa youthThe Manurewa Youth Council has taken rangatahi priorities directly to local decision-makers.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataFri, 21 Aug
HealthFuture generations law must put Pacific health at the centre - advocateFormer Youth MP Tyler Oroanu says any law designed to protect the interests of future generations must be shaped with young Pasifika.Christine RovoiFri, 21 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingŌtāhuhu roller doors could become canvases for community storiesA community-led Ōtāhuhu arts project is seeking local board funding to bring local stories and creativity into the town centre.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 20 Aug
CommunityNZ's new Children's Commissioner says Pasifika must shape the solutions for mokopunaJane Searle says Pacific communities know what their children need, as she warns one in three Pacific children are living in material hardship.Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug
Health‘Don’t wait’: Pacific families urged to act fast on meningococcal warning symptomsPacific people made up almost a quarter of meningococcal cases reported in 2025, with a health expert warning the disease can turn serious within hours. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Aug
EducationOutdoor Education saved as educators want Māori and Pacific knowledge at its heart After a 53,000-signature campaign saved the senior subject, educators say its future should be shaped by indigenous knowledge, strong cultural connections and a clear pathway for students. Khalia StrongTue, 18 Aug
HealthPacific providers want mental health support for youth before crisis With almost one in four Pasifika reporting high psychological distress, providers say a new strategy must prioritise culturally grounded care. Khalia StrongMon, 17 Aug
Local Democracy ReportingRangatahi given the final say on $120,000 in Auckland fundingA youth-led budgeting model could be expanded across Auckland, giving young people greater influence over local spending.Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 13 Aug
