Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Mauāo Māori 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). One councillor will be elected from the Mauāo (Māori Constituency) 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.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Expand environment enhancement funding to include pest control community initiatives.

    Work with neighbouring territorial authorities and local government agencies to produce a regional waste minimisation strategy that all can buy into.

    Encourage and support working from home initiatives with council providing exemplars of how that can work.

  • Expand environment enhancement funding to include pest control community initiatives.

    Work with neighbouring territorial authorities and local government agencies to produce a regional waste minimisation strategy that all can buy into.

    Encourage and support working from home initiatives with council providing exemplars of how that can work.