Otara
Otara is a diverse and vibrant community. It is home to the Manukau Institute of Technology and the well-known Otara flea markets.
Community Advocacy Plan
The Otara Community Board’s community advocacy plan may be found here 
Advocacy Plan - Otara [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 572.96 KB]. The plan outlines the needs and desires for the community.
Ward Map
View the boundaries of the Otara ward on this map Ward map - Otara [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 114.9 KB].
Demographic Profile
Otara has the youngest population among the seven wards in Manukau, with a median age of 24 years. About 40% of the residents are below 20 years of age. The Pacific peoples ethnic group makes up 68% of Otara residents, followed by 20% Maori, 13% European and 11% Asian (Source:2006 Census)
Although Otara has the highest number of workers in elementary occupations (28%), it also has the highest level of unemployment at 7% which attributes its lowest median personal income of $19,200.
Details of Otara's 2006 Census Profile - Otara [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 594.18 KB].
Community Board
The Otara Community Board meets in the evening on the third Monday of each month. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Board Members
The following are the current members of the Otara Community Board:
Tunumafono Ava Fa'amoe (Chairman)
54/289 Shirley Road
Papatoetoe
Home/Business phone: 09 278 2626
Mobile: 027 680 7973
Home/Business fax: 09 278 2622
Email: acfaamoe@f5enterprise.co.nz
Councillor Arthur Anae
560 Great South Road
Otahuhu
Home phone: 09 276 1405
Mobile: 021 921 941
Home fax: 09 276 1408
Email: Arthur.anae@xtra.co.nz
Mary Gush
12 Robin Brooke Drive
Flat Bush
Home phone: 09 272 8047
Mobile: 021 032 6853
Home fax: 09 272 8695
Email: denmar@ihug.co.nz
Mele Heketoa
PO Box 61125
Otara
Business phone: 09 256 5900
Business fax: 09 256 5901
Councillor Efu Koka
3 Norfolk Place
Papatoetoe
Home phone: 09 278 4787
Mobile: 021 902 094
Home fax: 09 278 4789
Email: spaz@xtra.co.nz
Louisa Lavakula
12 Tosca Place
Otara
Home phone: 09 274 1149
Business phone: 09 271 2039
Bill Wiki
130 Preston Road
Otara
Mobile: 021 058 6538
Business phone: 09 271 1917
Business fax: 09 271 1918
Email: billwiki@ihug.co.nz
Board relationship manager
Each board is supported by a relationship manager. If you would like more information about the Otara Community Board please contact:
Robyn Allpress
Phone: 09 262 8900 ext 5771
Mobile: 0272 128 320
Email: robyn.allpress@manukau.govt.nz.
Community Advisor
Each ward in Manukau has a community advisor who can help you with:
- Networking and linking to other resources
- Funding information
- Advice and information on managing your community group
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Local community project development
The community advisor for Otara is:
Tipi Arthur
Address: Otara Ward and Library Centre
46 Fair Mall
Otara
Mobile: 027 243 4390
Phone: 09 274 5430
Fax: 09 274 7930
Email: tipi.arthur@manukau.govt.nz
Major 2009 LTCCP (Long Term Council Community Plan) Issues
|
Issue |
Ward Submission |
|
Otara growth strategy plan |
The strategy plan is inputted into the T2060 strategic spatial plan |
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Otara Lake |
Allocate $1.7M for improvement of the Otara Lake and ensure sustainability of dredging to be undertaken |
|
Tupu Library & Sports Complex |
Extension of Tupu library and construction of a multi sports complex |
|
Liquor Strategy |
Review the liquor strategy and the locations of liquor outlets |
|
Working with young People |
Promote working with young people/improve young people in Counties Manukau |
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Public Reserves |
Provide accessible and functional public reserves |
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Annual Events |
Provide funding for holding of annual events events in the ward, e.g. Christmas Celebration fund, Anzac Day |
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Norman Kirk Pool |
The re-development of the Norman Kirk Swimming pool is programmed for completion in 2010/2011 |