Mary Afemata

Auckland

Multimedia Journalist at 531 pi

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Articles

Mayor rejects dog taskforce amid calls for action from residents

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

The presence of roaming dogs near schools and homes has raised alarm among residents. Photo/Auckland CouncilNewsWayne Brown has dismissed a mayoral taskforce on dogs, citing existing council efforts.
West Auckland site gets zero-waste upgrade, turning trash into community resource

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Tipping Point’s newest store at Waiōrea CRC opens its doors, offering secondhand goods with community impact. Photo/MPHS Tipping Point FacebookEnvironmentThe revamped West Auckland facility includes a community-run store, a construction recovery hub, and space for education, all designed to reduce landfill waste and support circular living.
Why this Auckland library is a favourite

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Nikki Samu and her children at Takaanini Library, where the slide and free kids’ activities keep them coming back. Photo/PMN News Mary AfemataNewsFrom free showers to bilingual books and a communal kitchen, the Takaanini library is redefining is redefining what a public facility can be.
Pacific leaders urge more support for South Auckland’s food scene

1 week ago | foodsafety.einnews.com | Mary Afemata

Auckland’s Iconic Eats list showcases the city’s top 100 dishes, highlighting flavour, memory, and community. But while Pacific food businesses like Metita and Tala made the 2025 list, leaders and chefs from South Auckland argue that deeper, year-round recognition is vital beyond the spotlight. The list was unveiled by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited (TAU) on behalf of Auckland Council on 16 June.
Pacific leaders urge more support for South Auckland’s food scene

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Vietnam Café’s spare ribs rice noodle soup - nominated by Joshua Jo and named one of the Top 5 dishes of 2025. Photo/Babiche Martens/Iconic Auckland EatsNewsWhile Iconic Eats celebrates cultural cuisine, calls remain for year-round recognition of distinct culinary identities.
'No bad dogs, only bad owners': Pacific leaders back free desexing

2 weeks ago | 1news.co.nz | Mary Afemata

A new Auckland initiative offering free dog desexing, vaccinations, and microchipping is being welcomed by the community. But local leaders warn digital barriers and deep-rooted mistrust of council officers could hold some families back from using the service. The pilot, rolled out by Auckland Council and the SPCA, targets 10 high-priority suburbs including Māngere, Ōtara, Manurewa and Mt Wellington, where incidents of roaming and unregistered dogs were highest.
‘Long overdue’: Pacific voices welcome $4m Cannons Creek library

2 weeks ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Cannons Creek residents welcome the $4 million upgrade to a library they say is long overdue and too small. Photo/librarytechnology.orgPoliticsA new library is coming to Cannons Creek, hailed as a long-overdue investment, but local leaders say it must be built with the community, not just for it.
Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground

3 weeks ago | teaonews.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Ōtara’s only town centre playground is getting a fresh start for with local youth leading the charge. Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB, leaving some of the community disheartened. It followed a local board decision in November 2024 to relocate the town centre playground.
Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Ōtara's only town centre playground is getting a fresh start with local youth leading the charge. Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB, leaving some of the community disheartened. It followed a local board decision in November 2024 to relocate the town centre playground.
Ōtara youth challenged to design new town centre playground

3 weeks ago | pmn.co.nz | Mary Afemata

Ōtara’s only town centre playground is getting a fresh start for with local youth leading the charge. Auckland Council removed the playground and seating area in January in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour and public drinking outside the Ōtara TAB, leaving some of the community disheartened. It followed a local board decision in November 2024 to relocate the town centre playground.