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.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

  • Require all new builds to have a roof tank(s) to capture rain water. Such water to be used in dry spells for gardening or car washing.

    Introduce a council-backed bulk purchase scheme to lower water tank purchase costs.

    Encourage grey water use in commercial and domestic situations by providing advice and training as appropriate.

  • Require all new builds to have a roof tank(s) to capture rain water. Such water to be used in dry spells for gardening or car washing.

    Introduce a council-backed bulk purchase scheme to lower water tank purchase costs.

    Encourage grey water use in commercial and domestic situations by providing advice and training as appropriate.