Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
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Apulu Reece Autagavaia
Labour
| Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Apulu Reece Autagavaia
Labour
| Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Why I'm standing
I believe Ōtara is vibrant – oozing with talent and potential. It is a beautiful story of families with great aspirations, leaving their paradise homelands and papakainga, in search for better opportunities for their children. By no means is it a story that is finished. Ōtara has produced and will continue to produce our leaders of Aotearoa. I want our families and youth to reach their potential and thrive in this increasingly complex, ever-changing world.
About me
I am a proud Samoan, born and bred South Aucklander. I come from a working class family, and have been blessed by my parents' sacrifices to become a lawyer. I have extensive governance experience with private companies and community organisations. I have astute analytical and advocacy skills which I am honoured to continue to use to serve the Ōtara community. I am proud to represent Ōtara – the home of the brave!
My priorities
- Continue to advocate for council to honour its Te Tiriti obligations to Mana Whenua hapū and iwi.
- Push for equitable outcomes for Ōtara and South Auckland and for more investment and resourcing.
- Implement in the local board and advocate for council to meet the challenges of climate change.
Current role
Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Before politics
Lawyer
Residence
Manukau
Age
39
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Why I'm standing
I believe Ōtara is vibrant – oozing with talent and potential. It is a beautiful story of families with great aspirations, leaving their paradise homelands and papakainga, in search for better opportunities for their children. By no means is it a story that is finished. Ōtara has produced and will continue to produce our leaders of Aotearoa. I want our families and youth to reach their potential and thrive in this increasingly complex, ever-changing world.
About me
I am a proud Samoan, born and bred South Aucklander. I come from a working class family, and have been blessed by my parents' sacrifices to become a lawyer. I have extensive governance experience with private companies and community organisations. I have astute analytical and advocacy skills which I am honoured to continue to use to serve the Ōtara community. I am proud to represent Ōtara – the home of the brave!
My priorities
- Continue to advocate for council to honour its Te Tiriti obligations to Mana Whenua hapū and iwi.
- Push for equitable outcomes for Ōtara and South Auckland and for more investment and resourcing.
- Implement in the local board and advocate for council to meet the challenges of climate change.
Current role
Chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
Before politics
Lawyer
Residence
Manukau
Age
39
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