Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
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. four 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.
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board candidates
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Peter Dons
Independently Papatoetoe
Albert Lim
Independently Papatoetoe
Paramjeet Singh
Papatoetoe-Otara Action Team
Kunal Bhalla
Papatoetoe-Otara Action Team
Chris Latham
C&R - Communities and Residents
Futi Ka
Independent
Ashraf Choudhary
Labour
Sandeep Saini
Papatoetoe-Otara Action Team
Nazia Ali
Independently Papatoetoe
Raj Pardeep Singh
Labour
Kushma Nair
Papatoetoe-Otara Action Team
Avinash Kaur Dhaliwal
Labour
Vi Hausia
Labour
Ashraf Choudhary
Why I'm standing
Promote equity and justice in decision making and enhance ethnic diversity in decision making.
About me
I have academic background as former professor at Massey University and can think for myself in decision making. Also I have been in political life for over two decades first as an MP for three terms and now elected local board member for last nine years. Community service is my motto. I believe in teamwork and promote welfare of all people.
My priorities
- Establish a community centre in Papatoetoe.
- Develop Sports Bowl as leading sports complex for various sports.
- Encourage more tertiary facilities and major businesses in Manukau to attract visitors and students.
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