NZ Local Elections 2025

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Ōtara 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. three 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.

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Zak Tulua

Zak Tulua

Jarvis Tusini

Jarvis Tusini

Henrietta Devoe

Henrietta Devoe

ACT Local

Pele Nili

Pele Nili

Independent

Topou Folau

Topou Folau

Labour

Swanie Nelson

Swanie Nelson

Independent

Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara

Li'amanaia Lorenzo Kaisara

Labour

Peresitene Tapumanaia

Peresitene Tapumanaia

Papatoetoe-Otara Action Team

Apulu Reece Autagavaia

Apulu Reece Autagavaia

Labour

Pele Nili

Independent

Pele Nili

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm running to ensure Ōtara has a strong voice, real action, and is not left behind in Auckland's future plans. If I am elected I would bring more transparency and commitment to street-level issues and challenges we face as a whole community.

About me

I bring 25 years of international business and travel experience. Alongside my own aspirations, I have spent the past 25 years working and volunteering in youth organisations — from social work with the Ministry of Social Development, to church programmes and privately funded mentoring initiatives in business and entrepreneurship. Understanding the area from many levels is a core strength that can be utilised if successfully elected.

My priorities
  1. Fight for affordable, quality homes in Ōtara so families aren't displaced and the community thrives.
  2. Create real jobs by investing in youth, arts and local markets that showcase Ōtara's global talent.
  3. Improve transport, safety and services so Ōtara families access schools, jobs and opportunities.
Residence

Ōtara, Auckland

Age

49

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Why I'm standing

I'm running to ensure Ōtara has a strong voice, real action, and is not left behind in Auckland's future plans. If I am elected I would bring more transparency and commitment to street-level issues and challenges we face as a whole community.

About me

I bring 25 years of international business and travel experience. Alongside my own aspirations, I have spent the past 25 years working and volunteering in youth organisations — from social work with the Ministry of Social Development, to church programmes and privately funded mentoring initiatives in business and entrepreneurship. Understanding the area from many levels is a core strength that can be utilised if successfully elected.

My priorities
  1. Fight for affordable, quality homes in Ōtara so families aren't displaced and the community thrives.
  2. Create real jobs by investing in youth, arts and local markets that showcase Ōtara's global talent.
  3. Improve transport, safety and services so Ōtara families access schools, jobs and opportunities.
Residence

Ōtara, Auckland

Age

49

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