Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is a community governance area in Auckland that covers several neighborhoods including Ōtara, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki, Puhunui, and Manukau Central. This administrative unit serves as a link between residents and the city council for local decision-making and community projects.

The board was established in 2010 when Auckland restructured its local governance system to strengthen community involvement. This reform created a more direct voice for neighborhoods in decisions affecting their development and services.

The area reflects New Zealand's multicultural composition with 48.7% Pacific Islander residents, 35.4% Asian population, 15.8% Māori inhabitants, and 14.6% New Zealand European citizens.

Meetings are held at the Manukau Chambers in the civic building near Manukau Station Road, making them accessible by public transport. Residents can attend sessions and contribute to discussions on issues affecting their local area.

The board manages a territory of 37.11 square kilometers with a population of 98,500 people, maintaining a median age of 31.1 years, lower than the national average.

Location: Auckland

GPS coordinates: -36.99334,174.88044

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40