4th April, 2022Life in transition: What it’s like waiting for a state houseOne of the 5090 families currently in transitional housing tell their story of trying to secure a permanent home.By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
28th March, 2022Make learning fun again: Educators look forward to getting out of the classroomClass trips, inter-school sport and visiting performance grouups are all things students can look forward to as Covid restrictions lift over the coming months. By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
25th March, 2022Who let the dogs out: Locals fight back against packs of aggressive caninesA petition is calling for something to be done about packs of dogs harassing people in Ōtara.By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
23rd March, 2022Food banks are a godsend, but this charity believes there’s a better wayA fruit and vege co-op in South Auckland wants to ensure people are empowered as well as fed. By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
20th March, 2022Siren love: Noisy neighbourhood nuisance or misunderstood musical subculture?'We just love music, we love dancing, and doing this is better than night clubbing or drinking in a bar in the city.'By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
17th March, 2022Will the government’s massive Māngere housing project repeat past mistakes?Plans to build 10,000 new houses in Māngere may help solve Auckland's housing shortage, but many fear it will gentrify the suburb in the process.By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
13th March, 2022Composting initiative to ‘supercharge’ Māngere marae’s good worksA new marae compost initiative could be a template for how communities can reduce their impact on landfill. By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
8th March, 2022New bus service for Ihumātao cautiously welcomedThis small, largely Māori community has been left off public transport routes for the last decade, but that could all change if Auckland Council's new budget is approved.By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
24th February, 2022What it’s like facing up to anti-mandate protestersWhen Matthew Tukaki started an online campaign calling for an end to the parliament protest, the backlash was fast and fierce.By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland
23rd February, 2022New funding aims to tackle both omicron and long-standing health inequitiesAfter claims they were sidelined earlier in the Covid response, Māori and Pacific health providers have received a cash boost aimed at righting historic wrongs. By Justin LatifLocal Democracy Reporter, South Auckland