Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Create youth employment opportunities by partnering with youth connection agencies in schools.

Promote educational tourism by providing school tours to historic sites, museums and cultural landmarks.

Support small businesses by keeping council rates low and removing unnecessary bank or payment processing fees.

Promote more tertiary and health facilities and encourage more businesses to enhance productivity and employment.

Provide more housing for tertiary students and promote nightlife in business areas.

Support more protection measures for small businesses.

Create youth employment opportunities through council programmes, apprenticeships and partnerships with local employers.

Invest in key transport hub upgrades to increase connectivity, support local industries and attract investment to South Auckland.

Support Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) by improving town centres and making them safer, more attractive places to shop.

Advocate for key local infrastructure upgrades to boost business growth and accessibility.

Encourage Papatoetoe shops and services to thrive through local promotions and community events.

Promote youth employment through training programs and connections with local employers.