NZ Local Elections 2025

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

East Coast Bays 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.

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Gregg Walden

Gregg Walden

Backing the Bays

Mike Bishop

Mike Bishop

Backing the Bays

Toby Malcolm

Toby Malcolm

Independent

Leon James Jarden

Leon James Jarden

Alexis Poppelbaum

Alexis Poppelbaum

Backing the Bays

Julia Parfitt

Julia Parfitt

Backing the Bays

Marewa Glover

Marewa Glover

Independent

Mike Bishop

Backing the Bays

Mike Bishop

Backing the Bays

Why I'm standing

I am standing for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board with the experienced and high performing Backing the Bays team because I am passionate about ensuring the Bays area continues to thrive and grow. I love living in the Bays and want to work to fix our transport, community and recreational facilities so that we can keep our diverse population active, healthy and safe.

About me

I am a highly experienced chief executive and governor with over 31 years of experience. I'm the current CEO of Harbour Sport, leading efforts to empower and strengthen our community through physical activity, health and well-being. Having lived a life dealing with mild cerebral palsy, I am also a passionate advocate for inclusivity and championing opportunities for people with disabilities. I have sat on and advised numerous community, school and sporting boards over many years.

My priorities
  1. Improve public spaces so they better meet social, recreational and environmental needs.
  2. Improve roading, paving and transport systems, particularly the Glenvar and East Coast Roads project.
  3. Advocate for improved accessibility to all areas and local beaches for people with disabilities.
Residence

Long Bay

Age

64

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Why I'm standing

I am standing for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board with the experienced and high performing Backing the Bays team because I am passionate about ensuring the Bays area continues to thrive and grow. I love living in the Bays and want to work to fix our transport, community and recreational facilities so that we can keep our diverse population active, healthy and safe.

About me

I am a highly experienced chief executive and governor with over 31 years of experience. I'm the current CEO of Harbour Sport, leading efforts to empower and strengthen our community through physical activity, health and well-being. Having lived a life dealing with mild cerebral palsy, I am also a passionate advocate for inclusivity and championing opportunities for people with disabilities. I have sat on and advised numerous community, school and sporting boards over many years.

My priorities
  1. Improve public spaces so they better meet social, recreational and environmental needs.
  2. Improve roading, paving and transport systems, particularly the Glenvar and East Coast Roads project.
  3. Advocate for improved accessibility to all areas and local beaches for people with disabilities.
Residence

Long Bay

Age

64

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