Gregg Walden Hibiscus Bays Local Board Candidate

11/10/2025

A huge thank you for voting me back onto Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. 2nd term and an honor to serve my community. Thanks to my morning mates who support me and keep ‘somebody’ in line.

A huge thanks to my lovely wife for her belief and support, and to Alexis Poppelbaum, Julia Parfitt and Mike Bishop who are the Backing the Bays Team. Now the real work starts.

Congratulations to John Watson and Victoria Short who are the Albany Ward Councillor and for Victoria as a new Ward Councillor, im sure her husband and family will be chuffed at her resounding win.

Arohamai, nga mihi Gregg

09/10/2025

Hi folks, for those of you who haven't voted yet, here's an option for you. Mike Bishop CEO of Harbour Sport. He stayed off the wolves from selling off North Harbour Stadium. Less than 20% of people have voted in the East Coast Bays. Saturday voting finishes Saturday 11th Oct 12 Noon. Get out and vote!!

05/10/2025

🗳️ Final week to vote in the Auckland Council local elections!

Every vote matters and your support can shape the future of the East Coast Bays for the next three years ✅

We’re asking you to back the Backing the Bays team. Four strong, committed local candidates who are:
✔️ Available and approachable when you need us
✔️ Proven in delivering real results for our community (check out our track record at www.backingthebays.co.nz)
✔️ United around a bold vision for the Bays over the next three years (on our website too!)

It’s important to vote for all four of our team because only by working together as a team can we deliver great projects for community.

👉 Haven’t received your voting papers? No problem! Head to VoteAuckland.co.nz for details, or simply pop in to see the friendly librarians at East Coast Bays Library to cast a special vote quickly and easily.

📬 Don’t wait – make your vote count this week, and let’s keep Backing the Bays!

Tap to find out why we are the best team to represent you.

14/09/2025

What a privilege to be at Torbay School today to MC their Kapa Haka event. We saw Torbay Junior, Torbay Senior and Northcross Intermediate perfom. The afternoon was kicked off by Aru Wairere and ended with Long Bay College. So much local talent on display, all to welcome in Te Wiki o te reo Māori.

Big shout out to Pricipal Gary O'Brian, whaia Jen for organising the awesome afternoon.

01/09/2025

Hi folks, I have just made an important amendment. The Christmas Parade sponsor is "Safe Drive Vehicle Testing". I am sorry if i caused alarm and thank you Kim Murdoch, Manager of Browns Bay Business Association for pointing out my appalling mistake.

Hi folks, here is my next video? I will be focussing on promoting my other 3 Backing the Bays candidates during the election period. The next candidate I will promote is Mike Bishop, CEO of Harbour Sport. Lookout for this, coming soon.
Authorised by G Walden www.backingthebays.co.nz

11/08/2025

Video Two… Why You Should Vote.

Take a look and share it with your mates.

Four ✅ for Backing The Bays
Authorised by G Walden www.backingthebays.co.nz

06/08/2025

Hi folks, I've created this video and it’s the first of a series for my campaign. I’m running for re-election on the Hibiscus Bays Local Board (East Coast Bays).

I'm standing with the Backing the Bays team alongside Alexis Poppelbaum - Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Julia Parfitt and our new candidate Mike Bishop.

Please get the message out to friends because voting numbers nationwide have been low.

It's been an honor & privilege to represent the Bays for the last 3 years. Watch this space for more of these, and don't forget to vote 4 ticks for Backing the Bays team.
Authorised by G Walden www.backingthebays.co.nz

30/07/2025

TSUNAMI Warning Update! ⚠️🚨🌊

Emergency Mobile Alert issued

NEMA have issued the following national Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 4.12pm emphasising key messages, including:

· Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people.

· There is also a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to the shore.

· People in boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore.

· More information is available on www.civildefence.govt.nz

What Aucklanders can do:

If you live aboard a vessel, please consider staying with friends and whānau tonight.
Stay up to date with the latest advice in case advice changes.
· There is also a risk to beach and marine users. Stay away from beaches and get out of the water until all warnings are lifted.

AEM’s social media channels and website (banner) have been updated – please share these updates on your channels and with your networks.

We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake OFF THE EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA RUSSIA at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.

30/07/2025

Hi folks, just letting you know, there was an 8.8 earthquake in Russia and we may get a little wave swell around about 1am in the morning. Keep your phones on just in case we get a tsunami alarm stay safe. If you need more info go onto AEM Auckland Emergency Management to find out more info and what to prepare for.