2025 Local Elections

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.

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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support more protection measures for small businesses.

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

    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 more protection measures for small businesses.

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

    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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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