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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Consult locals, engage the board, develop a concept plan and monitor council meetings for public facilities.

    Create a new local sports facility by collaborating with schools and clubs and present community support to the local council.

    Engage the community, co-design shared halls and gardens and present a united plan to council for support and funding.

  • Ensure that local libraries are well managed and that libraries are open longer to support community need as important third spaces.

    Partner with community organisations to deliver amazing local events that are cost-effective and require minimal local board investment.

    Partner with community organisations to deliver much-needed sporting facilities in Metro Park in Millwater.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Promote arts, culture and community events that celebrate diversity and bring people together.

    Support local sports clubs and facilities to encourage active, healthy lifestyles.

    Upgrade and maintain parks, pools and community spaces for all ages to enjoy year-round.

  • Invest in public facilities – parks, pools, libraries and halls – to create welcoming spaces for all ages and interests.

    Invest in public facilities like a callisthenics area at Orewa Beach to boost active lifestyles and create vibrant community spaces.

    Support community events and festivals that bring people together and celebrate the unique culture of our Coast.

  • Cut red tape on events and local markets and facilitate responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences.

    End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Maintain local facilities while making practical improvements and not wasting money on vanity projects.

  • Consult locals, engage the board, develop a concept plan and monitor council meetings for public facilities.

    Create a new local sports facility by collaborating with schools and clubs and present community support to the local council.

    Engage the community, co-design shared halls and gardens and present a united plan to council for support and funding.

  • Ensure that local libraries are well managed and that libraries are open longer to support community need as important third spaces.

    Partner with community organisations to deliver amazing local events that are cost-effective and require minimal local board investment.

    Partner with community organisations to deliver much-needed sporting facilities in Metro Park in Millwater.

  • End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

    Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

  • Promote arts, culture and community events that celebrate diversity and bring people together.

    Support local sports clubs and facilities to encourage active, healthy lifestyles.

    Upgrade and maintain parks, pools and community spaces for all ages to enjoy year-round.

  • Invest in public facilities – parks, pools, libraries and halls – to create welcoming spaces for all ages and interests.

    Invest in public facilities like a callisthenics area at Orewa Beach to boost active lifestyles and create vibrant community spaces.

    Support community events and festivals that bring people together and celebrate the unique culture of our Coast.

  • Cut red tape on events and local markets and facilitate responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences.

    End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

    Maintain local facilities while making practical improvements and not wasting money on vanity projects.