Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Hibiscus Coast Subdivision
The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of eight members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. Four members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Ensure fiscal responsibility when addressing climate change lessening the burden on rate payers.

    Encourage the use of state of the art technology in pursuit of cost effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

    Lead by example by ensuring that the local board itself is doing what is required to alleviate the effects of climate change.

  • Commit to reducing carbon emissions by introducing emission testing of vehicles as part of WOF testing. Removing many ageing vehicles.

    Educate and raise awareness of civil defence alerts and requirements in our local board areas so that the community is prepared whenever.

    Climate change is a fact we can't eliminate but can help individually and as a community by being more aware of our personal lifestyles.

  • Follow the science in making decisions, prioritising solutions for local issues like the Ōrewa sea wall.

    Act on the science to manage and where possible resist rising sea levels to preserve today's population's existing living situation.

    Lobby council to show where science indicates it's safe to build and adjust planning and consenting to build away from future trouble spots.

  • Commit to and advocate for changes that reduce carbon emissions drastically.

    Upgrade water systems infrastructure to minimise the effects of flooding and sea level rise.

    Improve reliability and frequency of public transport systems to reduce private transport use and reduce emissions.

  • Support the implementation of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri (Auckland's Climate Plan).

    Commit to council being carbon neutral by 2025 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

    Push for improved public transport, cycleways, and car charging infrastructure to reduce reliance on driving gas guzzlers.

  • Support initiatives at a local level which can reduce gas emissions.

    Support local civil defence to strengthen communication channels, particularly in case of tsunami for low lying areas like Orewa.

    Support current community groups committed to cultivating and implementing green solutions.

  • Ensure fiscal responsibility when addressing climate change lessening the burden on rate payers.

    Encourage the use of state of the art technology in pursuit of cost effective reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

    Lead by example by ensuring that the local board itself is doing what is required to alleviate the effects of climate change.

  • Commit to reducing carbon emissions by introducing emission testing of vehicles as part of WOF testing. Removing many ageing vehicles.

    Educate and raise awareness of civil defence alerts and requirements in our local board areas so that the community is prepared whenever.

    Climate change is a fact we can't eliminate but can help individually and as a community by being more aware of our personal lifestyles.

  • Follow the science in making decisions, prioritising solutions for local issues like the Ōrewa sea wall.

    Act on the science to manage and where possible resist rising sea levels to preserve today's population's existing living situation.

    Lobby council to show where science indicates it's safe to build and adjust planning and consenting to build away from future trouble spots.

  • Commit to and advocate for changes that reduce carbon emissions drastically.

    Upgrade water systems infrastructure to minimise the effects of flooding and sea level rise.

    Improve reliability and frequency of public transport systems to reduce private transport use and reduce emissions.

  • Support the implementation of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri (Auckland's Climate Plan).

    Commit to council being carbon neutral by 2025 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

    Push for improved public transport, cycleways, and car charging infrastructure to reduce reliance on driving gas guzzlers.

  • Support initiatives at a local level which can reduce gas emissions.

    Support local civil defence to strengthen communication channels, particularly in case of tsunami for low lying areas like Orewa.

    Support current community groups committed to cultivating and implementing green solutions.

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