Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Papatoetoe Subdivision
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of seven members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Four members will be elected from your area. 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 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Consolidate intensification in areas close to transport hubs.

    Provide incentives for community housing including long-term rentals and rent-to-buy.

    Provide incentives for intensive housing that incorporates shared electric cars, rather than individual car parking spaces.

  • Ensure good public transport connections to high density housing development areas to reduce reliance on cars and on-street car parking.

    Advocate for solutions to homelessness including overnight shelters and emergency housing.

    Invest in education programmes on financial literacy, with a focus on saving, investing and the property market.

  • Strengthen and support urban planning rules to maximise the delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices throughout the city.

    Promote local town centres and bring jobs to South Auckland.

    Upgrade local playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city to support the increased population.

  • Consolidate intensification in areas close to transport hubs.

    Provide incentives for community housing including long-term rentals and rent-to-buy.

    Provide incentives for intensive housing that incorporates shared electric cars, rather than individual car parking spaces.

  • Ensure good public transport connections to high density housing development areas to reduce reliance on cars and on-street car parking.

    Advocate for solutions to homelessness including overnight shelters and emergency housing.

    Invest in education programmes on financial literacy, with a focus on saving, investing and the property market.

  • Strengthen and support urban planning rules to maximise the delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices throughout the city.

    Promote local town centres and bring jobs to South Auckland.

    Upgrade local playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city to support the increased population.

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