The Southhas talented youth

Makalita Kolo, 57, is the newest member of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board.

Makalita Kolo, 57, is the newest member of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board.

Give me three words that come to mind when I say ‘South Auckland’?

Talented, gifted, diverse

How long have you lived here and where are you originally from?

I’ve lived in Mangere for 32 years and am originally from Tonga.

What do you like least and how can we fix it?

Transport, housing and youth unemployment are some of the big issues in Auckland.

The Central Government and Auckland Council should work in partnership to address the matters of transport and housing.

To tackle youth unemployment in South Auckland, the government, education providers, employers and the council should work together to educate young people.

What do you like best about South Auckland?

South Auckland is a diverse part of the city with lots of