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
Vi Hausia
Why I'm standing
Born and raised in South Auckland, I'm proud of our community, but I know things can be better. I'm standing again to ensure local voices are heard, to protect the spaces and services our families depend on, and to make sure the decisions we take today are in the best interests of both current and future generations.
About me
Born and raised in South Auckland, I bring both local and professional knowledge. My professional background is in civil and environmental engineering. I specialise in infrastructure asset management as a stormwater engineer on Auckland's motorways. As deputy chair of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board, I have proven governance experience. I understand how local government works and can hit the ground running to continue delivering for our community.
My priorities
- Advocate for more resources to improve safety in Papatoetoe for families and businesses.
- Protect green spaces as housing intensification puts pressure on local roads and infrastructure.
- Strengthen youth pathways into education, training and work to support the young population.
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