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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Enforce fair animal control and dog licensing policies, along with regular street cleaning, to maintain safe and tidy neighbourhoods.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater systems that protect our environment and public health.

    Improve rubbish and recycling services to keep our Coast clean, reduce waste and support sustainable living.

  • Enhance rubbish and recycling services to reduce waste and protect the environment.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water and effective wastewater management.

    Maintain clean streets and public spaces to keep the community welcoming.

  • Reintroduce regular street sweeping and stormwater drain cleaning.

  • Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.

    Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.

    Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.

  • Maintain existing storm and wastewater system while improving areas which optimise it and allow for future growth.

    Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.

    Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.

  • Advocate user-pays rubbish, waste and recycling systems that are fair, reduce waste and fund better services for everyone.

    Build green infrastructure now to prevent wastewater overload and enable new Watercare connections to protect beaches and community.

    Demand urgent upgrades to clean water, wastewater and sewerage systems as health, environment and future depend on it.

  • Enforce fair animal control and dog licensing policies, along with regular street cleaning, to maintain safe and tidy neighbourhoods.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater systems that protect our environment and public health.

    Improve rubbish and recycling services to keep our Coast clean, reduce waste and support sustainable living.

  • Enhance rubbish and recycling services to reduce waste and protect the environment.

    Ensure safe, reliable drinking water and effective wastewater management.

    Maintain clean streets and public spaces to keep the community welcoming.

  • Reintroduce regular street sweeping and stormwater drain cleaning.

  • Invest in water and wastewater infrastructure, not vanity projects or political distractions.

    Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.

    Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.

  • Maintain existing storm and wastewater system while improving areas which optimise it and allow for future growth.

    Oppose cuts to bin collection frequency as reliable rubbish and recycling are basic services.

    Streamline consents and dog registration to reduce delays, costs and fees for residents.

  • Advocate user-pays rubbish, waste and recycling systems that are fair, reduce waste and fund better services for everyone.

    Build green infrastructure now to prevent wastewater overload and enable new Watercare connections to protect beaches and community.

    Demand urgent upgrades to clean water, wastewater and sewerage systems as health, environment and future depend on it.