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.

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.

  • Ensure new developments include safe streets, green spaces and community facilities locals actually use.

    Push for more affordable, quality homes in Ōtara without displacing current families.

    Support stronger council action on housing quality so families live in warm, dry, healthy homes.

  • Advocate for pathways that support rough sleepers and the homeless, ensuring everyone deserves a warm, dry and safe place to call home.

    Ensure people benefit from council land sales in Manukau by reinvesting proceeds into public amenities for the community.

    Intensify near transport and jobs, not on floodplains or fertile land, to smartly protect people, livelihoods and the environment.

  • Advocate for more affordable housing developments so families can stay in their communities.

    Create safe, well-designed public spaces that reflect diverse cultures and encourage community pride.

    Support quality standards to ensure all homes are warm, dry and safe for residents.

  • Ensure new developments include safe streets, green spaces and community facilities locals actually use.

    Push for more affordable, quality homes in Ōtara without displacing current families.

    Support stronger council action on housing quality so families live in warm, dry, healthy homes.

  • Advocate for pathways that support rough sleepers and the homeless, ensuring everyone deserves a warm, dry and safe place to call home.

    Ensure people benefit from council land sales in Manukau by reinvesting proceeds into public amenities for the community.

    Intensify near transport and jobs, not on floodplains or fertile land, to smartly protect people, livelihoods and the environment.

  • Advocate for more affordable housing developments so families can stay in their communities.

    Create safe, well-designed public spaces that reflect diverse cultures and encourage community pride.

    Support quality standards to ensure all homes are warm, dry and safe for residents.