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.

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.

  • Change zoning policies to encourage local businesses over chain stores, malls and the supermarket duopoly.

    Streamline compliance requirements for pop-up food and other stores.

    Prioritise contracts to South Auckland businesses, then Auckland businesses, then New Zealand businesses, before multinationals.

  • Increase opportunities for training, skill development and employment for local people.

    Attract commercial investment for development behind shops at St George Lane and at the Hunters Plaza Shopping Centre.

    Support local businesses and community-driven initiatives to foster sustainable practices, innovation and appreciation of different cultures.

  • Support major cultural events at the Manukau sports bowl such as Polyfest and the Auckland Lantern festival.

    Advocate for local procurement and employment of locals when it comes it comes to council projects and new infrastructure.

    Advocate and support projects such as the pop up business school which helps young entrepreneurs to develop business ideas.

  • Change zoning policies to encourage local businesses over chain stores, malls and the supermarket duopoly.

    Streamline compliance requirements for pop-up food and other stores.

    Prioritise contracts to South Auckland businesses, then Auckland businesses, then New Zealand businesses, before multinationals.

  • Increase opportunities for training, skill development and employment for local people.

    Attract commercial investment for development behind shops at St George Lane and at the Hunters Plaza Shopping Centre.

    Support local businesses and community-driven initiatives to foster sustainable practices, innovation and appreciation of different cultures.

  • Support major cultural events at the Manukau sports bowl such as Polyfest and the Auckland Lantern festival.

    Advocate for local procurement and employment of locals when it comes it comes to council projects and new infrastructure.

    Advocate and support projects such as the pop up business school which helps young entrepreneurs to develop business ideas.

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