Following consideration of 534 local submissions to the annual plan, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is carrying out a variety of initiatives that will have direct community benefits. 

They include:

• play equipment upgrades and better shade protection for playgrounds in busy reserve areas
• a toilet upgrade at Waiake Esplanade Reserve and a new toilet for Sherwood Reserve
• an upgrade for Stanmore Bay Skate Park
• opening a community hub for Millwater residents
• streams, waterways and environmental restoration projects, including Love Our Bays, North-West Wildlink and Weiti Wildlink
• identifying town centre projects in Silverdale, Ōrewa and Browns Bay
• funding for community projects and events.

In line with strong community endorsement, the local board will continue to advocate at every opportunity for an earlier delivery of Penlink.