Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Eastern Bay of Plenty Constituency
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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Responsible investment and fiduciary responsibility are extremely important. I would like to see more training for board members.

    Granting for community activities is so important, but not when opportunities are wasted by mismanaged processes. Must be a strategy.

    Rates are inevitable and will increase, with insurance increasing. Waste will need to be cut. Council must prioritise spending.

  • Scrutinise all council financial management.

    Move the organisation to lean operations to eliminate waste of resources and identify efficient business practices.

  • Stop constant and excessive rate increases!

    Encourage all council service providers to do more with less.

    Build plan to reduce debt over time.

  • Responsible investment and fiduciary responsibility are extremely important. I would like to see more training for board members.

    Granting for community activities is so important, but not when opportunities are wasted by mismanaged processes. Must be a strategy.

    Rates are inevitable and will increase, with insurance increasing. Waste will need to be cut. Council must prioritise spending.

  • Scrutinise all council financial management.

    Move the organisation to lean operations to eliminate waste of resources and identify efficient business practices.

  • Stop constant and excessive rate increases!

    Encourage all council service providers to do more with less.

    Build plan to reduce debt over time.