Society‘Incredibly harmful’: South Auckland pokies rake in millionsCommunity advocates say highly profitable gaming machines around South Auckland are creating social harm for local whānau.Alka PrasadFri, 17 May
PoliticsAuckland Future Fund to go ahead with “raid” protectionsAuckland Council has decided to create a wealth fund for the city to protect local assets from financial risk.Alka PrasadFri, 17 May
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
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
BusinessFamilies opt for KiwiSaver cashouts, cut back on food as living costs soarStats NZ data shows the average Kiwi household had 6.2 per cent in cost rises in the last year. As cost of living pressure squeezes more households, a community advocate says some are having to make tough decisions to make ends meet.Alka PrasadMon, 29 Apr
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
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
Politics‘Ōtara is for Ōtara’: Local board opposes boundary changeŌtara-Papatoetoe local board is opposing Auckland Council's requirement to extend Ōtara into parts of Papatoetoe.Alka PrasadThu, 11 Apr