Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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. 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 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 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.

  • Engage with unitary planning and building consent teams within Auckland Council and government to ensure intergenerational wellbeing.

    Ensure that all residents of Mangere Otahuhu have access to support to build housing resilience and stability.

    Require housing to be accessible and meet universal design principles, including both the building and the locality around it.

  • Ensure local procurement, employment and training opportunities for Kāinga Ora, Community Housing Providers (CHP) and private developments.

    Work with Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers (CHP) to ensure current builds are affordable and suit the needs of the community.

    Work with Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers (CHP) to ensure there are pathways to home ownership and advocate for locals to have first preference to buy or stay.

  • Engage with unitary planning and building consent teams within Auckland Council and government to ensure intergenerational wellbeing.

    Ensure that all residents of Mangere Otahuhu have access to support to build housing resilience and stability.

    Require housing to be accessible and meet universal design principles, including both the building and the locality around it.

  • Ensure local procurement, employment and training opportunities for Kāinga Ora, Community Housing Providers (CHP) and private developments.

    Work with Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers (CHP) to ensure current builds are affordable and suit the needs of the community.

    Work with Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers (CHP) to ensure there are pathways to home ownership and advocate for locals to have first preference to buy or stay.