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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support Te Hikoi more, it is an amazing resource.

    What about mountain biking tracks in the Longwoods.

    Summer festival/concerts?

  • Establish a community centre/sports and leisure centre to support youth, children and families living in this often cold and windy place.

    Commit to having an annual Matariki festival.

    Upgrade the local skatepark by adding a pump track or snake run.

  • Listen to the community's needs and advocate for the upgrades they most want to see, supporting both existing and future assets.

  • Support Te Hikoi more, it is an amazing resource.

    What about mountain biking tracks in the Longwoods.

    Summer festival/concerts?

  • Establish a community centre/sports and leisure centre to support youth, children and families living in this often cold and windy place.

    Commit to having an annual Matariki festival.

    Upgrade the local skatepark by adding a pump track or snake run.

  • Listen to the community's needs and advocate for the upgrades they most want to see, supporting both existing and future assets.