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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Review rates in respect of business premises to encourage retail for example into areas needing revitalisation.

    Encourage youth employment by offering summer internships throughout council and support for similar schemes within local businesses.

    Work with tourism organisations to ensure tourism offerings are complementary and combine to present the region in a more integrated way.

  • Review rates in respect of business premises to encourage retail for example into areas needing revitalisation.

    Encourage youth employment by offering summer internships throughout council and support for similar schemes within local businesses.

    Work with tourism organisations to ensure tourism offerings are complementary and combine to present the region in a more integrated way.