The Department of Corrections has relocated five parolees from a controversial Ōwhata site after terminating its contract with the Pūwhakamua programme amid serious allegations against its founder.
A local, value-focused guide to top-rated places to eat in Papatoetoe and Ōtara, with what to order, prices, and practical tips.
Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry for Children, is actively recruiting for multiple roles across New Zealand, including a key Care & Protection Social Worker position in Ōtara.
More than 40 schools, community groups and businesses will share in $592,000 of funding from Auckland Council to support local, practical solutions for waste reduction.
Auckland Council wants public feedback on its 2026/27 plan before March 29. The draft includes a 7.9% average rates rise and $3.9b for infrastructure.