Māngere residents say they won't sit idly by while their young people die and are calling on those running for election to step up. and ensure support services are easy to access.
Recent details about the torture and murder of a vulnerable 17-year-old have shocked and saddened residents and they say there have also been a number of youth suicides in the last year.
Locals say change is desperately needed.
Jessie Chiang filed this report.
