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 Rotorua 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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Tim Smith
Why I'm standing
I'm motivated by the urgent need to do all we can to leave a more sustainable planet for my children, your children and our future generations. The regional council has a key role to play in oversight and regulation, but also in encouraging new initiatives from the community to help solve some of the many problems we face.
About me
I'm a dad with a background in hospitality sector business and education. I'm a proud Rotorua local. I'll work hard to ensure Rotorua is fairly represented around the regional council table and that we have a regular local opportunity for you to feedback into the council's work plan. Rotorua needs a fresh local voice at the regional decision making table, so environmental and climate issues become to be a priority for us all.
My priorities
- Take climate change action now. We are in a crisis, facing negligence through complacency and denial.
- Reform of our water infrastructure, working in partnership with Māori.
- Explore potential of regenerative tourism and how council can partner for better environmental outcomes.
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