From today, Tuesday 6 June, voting documents will begin dropping into the letterboxes of the 23,000 enrolled electors for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe (Ōtara Subdivision) Local Board by-election.
Voting will close at 12 noon Wednesday 28 June 2023.
Four candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the board:
- HANN, Angela
- JACKSON, Albert (Ōtara First)
- KAISARA, Lorenzo (NZ Labour Party)
- TAWHI-MARSTERS, Nevaeh (ALL 444 YOUTH)
Candidate profiles can be viewed here on Vote Auckland.
Auckland Council’s Manager Governance Services Rose Leonard says voters have plenty of choice when they pick a person to fill this vacancy on Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.
“If you are not sure who to pick, read what the candidates say they believe is important in the booklet that comes with your voting papers, or come along and meet them at the meet the candidate events. You can find information about these events on Vote Auckland.”
Why should I vote?
Local government, also known as the council, takes care of services and facilities that affect your daily life in Tāmaki Makaurau. By voting, you have a say in who is elected to represent you and shape decisions that affect the community, the city and the region.
Completed votes can simply be returned by post using the reply-paid envelope provided or dropped in one of the vote boxes during the voting period at:
- Manukau Service Centre, Kotuku House 4 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre
- Ōtara Library, 46 Fair Mall, Ōtara
- Manukau Train Station, Manukau City Centre
- Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre, 20 Newbury Street, Ōtara
- Papatoetoe Library, 30 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe
- Manukau Library, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre
- Tupu Youth Library, 102 Dawson Road, Ōtara
- Electoral Office, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland Central.
Eligible voters who haven’t received their voting documents by Tuesday 13 June 2023, should apply for a special vote at:
- Manukau Service Centre, Kotuku House 4 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre
- Ōtara Library, 46 Fair Mall, Ōtara, Manukau
- Electoral Office, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland Central
The successful candidate will be declared elected as soon as practicable after 12pm on 28 June 2023 and inaugurated at the 25 July board meeting.
Visit Vote Auckland for more information.
