Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Papatoetoe 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. 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.

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.

  • Enhance biodiversity by controlling pests and preserving native plants, wildlife and habitats.

    Minimise waste by boosting recycling, composting and reducing single-use plastics in the community and educate in schools.

    Protect water quality by monitoring pollution and promoting sustainable water use in homes and businesses.

  • Commit to further waste minimisation measures where possible.

    Create further water quality programs and flood protection measures and structures.

    Promote biodiversity and pest control as appropriate.

  • Improve water quality by upgrading stormwater systems to reduce pollution in local streams and waterways.

    Promote waste minimisation with better recycling services and community-led clean-up programmes.

    Support community-led pest control to protect native biodiversity.

  • Expand tree planting and green spaces to boost biodiversity and urban cooling.

    Improve local water quality by supporting stormwater upgrades and protecting streams in Papatoetoe.

    Reduce neighbourhood waste by promoting recycling, composting and clean-up initiatives.

  • Enhance biodiversity by controlling pests and preserving native plants, wildlife and habitats.

    Minimise waste by boosting recycling, composting and reducing single-use plastics in the community and educate in schools.

    Protect water quality by monitoring pollution and promoting sustainable water use in homes and businesses.

  • Commit to further waste minimisation measures where possible.

    Create further water quality programs and flood protection measures and structures.

    Promote biodiversity and pest control as appropriate.

  • Improve water quality by upgrading stormwater systems to reduce pollution in local streams and waterways.

    Promote waste minimisation with better recycling services and community-led clean-up programmes.

    Support community-led pest control to protect native biodiversity.

  • Expand tree planting and green spaces to boost biodiversity and urban cooling.

    Improve local water quality by supporting stormwater upgrades and protecting streams in Papatoetoe.

    Reduce neighbourhood waste by promoting recycling, composting and clean-up initiatives.