Oraka Aparima Community Board

The Oraka Aparima Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one councillor from the Southland District Council.  This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Oraka Aparima Community Board election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support local efforts – markets, more use of Taramea Bay facilities.

    Consider joining up some of our walks – Mores Reserve improvements, townside and estuary walks.

    Get more streets sealed and get a few more gutters. (Conflict of interest, I would like a gutter on our street).

  • Support policies that encourage local economic growth and employment.

  • Support local efforts – markets, more use of Taramea Bay facilities.

    Consider joining up some of our walks – Mores Reserve improvements, townside and estuary walks.

    Get more streets sealed and get a few more gutters. (Conflict of interest, I would like a gutter on our street).

  • Support policies that encourage local economic growth and employment.