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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support business districts by encouraging and funding safety audits and crime-free initiatives.

    Provide seed funding to initiate waste and energy audits of local businesses and support schemes that recognise businesses taking part.

    Engage with Vector and Watercare to ensure that power and water upgrades are planned to allow businesses to operate and expand.

  • Open Browns Bay shopping precinct to exclusive pedestrian access and redirect traffic accordingly, other than residents and services.

    Promote the building of a pier from Browns Bay beach to enable ferry services and bring Auckland directly to the bays.

  • Fund neighbourhood and town centre crime prevention initiatives.

    Implement a revised Mairangi Bay reserves management plan and town centre plans.

    Expand economic development funding to include a wider array of organisations that could support local economic benefits.

  • Support business districts by encouraging and funding safety audits and crime-free initiatives.

    Provide seed funding to initiate waste and energy audits of local businesses and support schemes that recognise businesses taking part.

    Engage with Vector and Watercare to ensure that power and water upgrades are planned to allow businesses to operate and expand.

  • Open Browns Bay shopping precinct to exclusive pedestrian access and redirect traffic accordingly, other than residents and services.

    Promote the building of a pier from Browns Bay beach to enable ferry services and bring Auckland directly to the bays.

  • Fund neighbourhood and town centre crime prevention initiatives.

    Implement a revised Mairangi Bay reserves management plan and town centre plans.

    Expand economic development funding to include a wider array of organisations that could support local economic benefits.