Bay of Plenty Regional Council
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Two councillors will be elected from the Eastern Bay of Plenty constituency. 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 Bay of Plenty Regional Council election.
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Mawera Karetai
Why I'm standing
I have devoted 30 years of my life to service at the coal face – making a positive difference in our community. Lately I find myself increasingly drawn to governance, which is work I enjoy. I believe we need transformed change leadership, and that is my happy place.
About me
I have solid relationships in central and local government, and with iwi and community groups. I am known as a person who gets things done, and so people usually want to help me. I have relevant skills and qualifications, and a lifetime of understanding the needs of the community. The only constant is change right now, so the "business as usual" model is redundant. I also bring research skills, which means I question everything.
My priorities
- Climate change mitigation and adaption as the first and most important priority.
- Water is life – our water sources and waterways feed our drinking water. Protect our water.
- We need to rethink how we move around the district. Extreme events are impacting our roading.
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