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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Invest in sports and arts programmes that build pathways for local youth.

    Support cultural festivals and community events that celebrate Māori, Pacific and all ethnic identities in Ōtara.

    Upgrade and maintain local parks, pools and facilities to keep them safe and accessible.

  • Fight for equitable funding of pools, libraries, parks and playgrounds after years of underinvestment in community facilities.

    Keep celebrating diverse cultures with events big and small, including Lantern Festival, PolyFest and Movies in Parks, for all to enjoy.

    Stand with the community to oppose liquor licences that do not help reduce alcohol harm in neighbourhoods.

  • Expand youth-friendly spaces such as libraries, halls and creative hubs for arts and learning.

    Support community-led festivals that celebrate and uplift Pasifika, Māori and diverse cultures.

    Upgrade local parks and sport facilities to provide safe, accessible spaces for families and youth.

  • Invest in sports and arts programmes that build pathways for local youth.

    Support cultural festivals and community events that celebrate Māori, Pacific and all ethnic identities in Ōtara.

    Upgrade and maintain local parks, pools and facilities to keep them safe and accessible.

  • Fight for equitable funding of pools, libraries, parks and playgrounds after years of underinvestment in community facilities.

    Keep celebrating diverse cultures with events big and small, including Lantern Festival, PolyFest and Movies in Parks, for all to enjoy.

    Stand with the community to oppose liquor licences that do not help reduce alcohol harm in neighbourhoods.

  • Expand youth-friendly spaces such as libraries, halls and creative hubs for arts and learning.

    Support community-led festivals that celebrate and uplift Pasifika, Māori and diverse cultures.

    Upgrade local parks and sport facilities to provide safe, accessible spaces for families and youth.