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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Expand waste reduction and recycling initiatives to keep our neighbourhoods clean and healthy.

    Improve local waterways and stormwater systems to protect Ōtara's streams from pollution.

    Support pest control and planting programmes that restore native biodiversity in our parks.

  • Improve waste management by promoting recycling and reducing illegal dumping in the area.

    Protect waterways by reducing pollution and restoring streams in local neighbourhoods.

    Support community-led tree planting to improve air quality and create cooler, greener suburbs.

  • Clean up and restore waterways, from Ōtara Lake to the Tāmaki River and the Puhinui Stream, for a healthier environment and community.

    Establish a community recycling centre to help people reuse, recycle and reduce waste, building a cleaner and greener future together.

    Upgrade council facilities to be energy efficient, cutting the carbon footprint, leading the way in climate action and saving ratepayers money.

  • Expand waste reduction and recycling initiatives to keep our neighbourhoods clean and healthy.

    Improve local waterways and stormwater systems to protect Ōtara's streams from pollution.

    Support pest control and planting programmes that restore native biodiversity in our parks.

  • Improve waste management by promoting recycling and reducing illegal dumping in the area.

    Protect waterways by reducing pollution and restoring streams in local neighbourhoods.

    Support community-led tree planting to improve air quality and create cooler, greener suburbs.

  • Clean up and restore waterways, from Ōtara Lake to the Tāmaki River and the Puhinui Stream, for a healthier environment and community.

    Establish a community recycling centre to help people reuse, recycle and reduce waste, building a cleaner and greener future together.

    Upgrade council facilities to be energy efficient, cutting the carbon footprint, leading the way in climate action and saving ratepayers money.