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). Five councillors will be elected from the Tauranga 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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Kat MacMillan
Why I'm standing
I'm committed to take the Bay forward through a future generation's lens. Growth is expected to sky rocket. I've never heard anyone state that where industry and population have grown, our natural environment has been enhanced. With this inevitable growth we need to ensure our bay remains plentiful for our mokopuna. We need to do better than we are doing. In a time of a biodiversity and climate crisis, I'm called to serve this community.
About me
I come from a management and leadership background, with much of my career in the non-profit sector. I was CEO of Tauranga Riding for Disabled and Regional Manager for the NZ Heart Foundation. I'm a leadership coach with Dale Carnegie and co-owner of our design and manufacturing business. I've a lifelong passion for nature and the environment underscored by my degree in zoology. I've lived in Tauranga with my family for 16 years.
My priorities
- Driving for long term thinking and inclusiveness, robust climate action and climate resilience.
- Ensuring clean rivers, ocean and more native species enhancing biodiversity.
- Supporting quality, sustainable living in the Bay - easy and equitable to get around.
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