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.

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.

  • Continue investing in sports facilities to meet the growing needs of Papatoetoe's young and active community.

    Protect local pools, leisure centres and community spaces from privatisation to keep them affordable and accessible.

    Support community events and cultural festivals that celebrate the diversity of Papatoetoe.

  • Fund community events and cultural festivals to celebrate Papatoetoe's diversity and vibrancy.

    Maintain and improve libraries and community halls to provide accessible spaces for learning and gatherings.

    Upgrade local parks and sports facilities to support healthy lifestyles for all residents.

  • Ensure libraries and similar facilities remain quiet spaces, supporting reading, study and calm community activities.

    Restrict liquor licences near residential areas, schools and churches, maintaining minimum distances.

  • Continue to promote development of the community centre in Papatoetoe.

    Promote sport facilities such as Sports Bowl development.

    Support more celebration of cultural diversity in the area such as Polyfest, Diwali and Christmas.

  • Continue investing in sports facilities to meet the growing needs of Papatoetoe's young and active community.

    Protect local pools, leisure centres and community spaces from privatisation to keep them affordable and accessible.

    Support community events and cultural festivals that celebrate the diversity of Papatoetoe.

  • Fund community events and cultural festivals to celebrate Papatoetoe's diversity and vibrancy.

    Maintain and improve libraries and community halls to provide accessible spaces for learning and gatherings.

    Upgrade local parks and sports facilities to support healthy lifestyles for all residents.

  • Ensure libraries and similar facilities remain quiet spaces, supporting reading, study and calm community activities.

    Restrict liquor licences near residential areas, schools and churches, maintaining minimum distances.

  • Continue to promote development of the community centre in Papatoetoe.

    Promote sport facilities such as Sports Bowl development.

    Support more celebration of cultural diversity in the area such as Polyfest, Diwali and Christmas.