Dr Ashraf Choudhary – 
It has been a privilege to serve you as a Member of Parliament for over nine years (2002-2011). Prior to that, I was an Associate Professor at Massey University for 26 years.
Now, I have decided to spend more time in the local Papatoetoe community to help solve their concerns and issues.
Therefore, I have put my name forward for the forthcoming Otara-Papatoetoe Local board (Papatoetoe subdivision) elections.
Community stalwarts
I am member of Labour team of four very capable and well respected community stalwarts, who have joined me as candidates for the four seats in the Papatoetoe subdivision. They include Ross Robertson, Former MP for Manukau East and current Deputy Chair of the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board; Dawn Trenberth, an early Childcare teacher in Manukau; and Ivoni Fuimaono, a Church Pastor and a Tongan community leader.
Our team represents the diverse demographics of Papatoetoe and the wider Manukau region. This group of like-minded candidates assures you that, if elected, we will promote honesty and integrity in decision-making for our communities.
Progressive policies
Our policies, inter alia, include the following:
Our team will strongly advocate for the development and implementation of policies and planning on community safety in Papatoetoe that will minimise and manage the negative effects on our community around alcohol harm; legal highs, and anti-social behaviour. We will strongly advocate for sinking lid policy on liquor outlets.
We will also strongly advocate for enhanced council facilities, services and opportunities that promote and foster stronger families; access to quality support services and housing for the elderly and disabled; and initiatives that promote and support young people in work experience, education, employment or training.
What I am asking you is to ensure that you, your friends and families, and all those eligible to vote, cast their vote for all my team members to ensure a strong and united voice in running the local board.
Also, please support Labour candidates for two Councillors positions in Manukau.
If you have any queries, please contact me at 021799573 or email me at ashrafchoudhary1@gmail.com.
Dr Ashraf Choudhary is a Candidate for Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Papatoetoe Sub-Division) and Counties Manukau District Health Board
