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OH_1544_005 James Sinclair, oral history, 2010
Thursday, 29 October, 2026

Jim Sinclair covers his 15-year involvement with Ōtara, focusing on the Ōtara Lake and Creek. He discusses the historical context, including the creation of the lake in the late '60s due to a power station project. He addresses environmental challenges, the need for remediation efforts and the successive Ōtara Community Boards and Councils. Sinclair expresses concerns about changes in Ōtara's boundaries due to amalgamation and shares his passion for Ōtara, mentioning his candidacy in the new preparatory Ōtara Local Board. He discusses historical events, environmental issues, and community concerns. Copyright restrictions may apply, please check with Auckland Libraries Heritage collections. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections OH-1544-005.