2022

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Tauranga 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). 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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Stuart Crosby

Stuart Crosby

Jason Nicholls-Faitele

Jason Nicholls-Faitele

Stephen Wheeler

Stephen Wheeler

Jos Nagels

Jos Nagels

Larry Baldock

Larry Baldock

Ron Scott

Ron Scott

Mark Fogerty

Mark Fogerty

Bryan Deuchar

Bryan Deuchar

Mark Wassung

Mark Wassung

Andrew von Dadelszen

Andrew von Dadelszen

Phil Ross

Phil Ross

Kat MacMillan

Kat MacMillan

Murray Guy

Murray Guy

Murray White

Murray White

David Love

David Love

Matt Cooney

Matt Cooney

Paula Thompson

Paula Thompson

Phil Ross

Phil Ross

Why I'm standing

I am running because I care about the people, landscapes and biodiversity of the Bay of Plenty. My primary concerns and expertise are in the marine and coastal area where mismanagement by central and local government has resulted in overfishing, threatened biodiversity, and conflict between managers and stakeholders over the way we tackle these issues. I want to work inclusively with the people of the Bay to restore and enhance the mana of our ocean.

About me

As a marine biologist, fisherman and surfer I've seen the worst of what poor decision-making can do for the environment, as well as the amazing ability of nature to recover when supported by sound management. The Regional Council has a key role to play in the ocean and in managing biodiversity in general, but no expertise at the council table to guide that process. I will bring that desperately needed expertise.

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Marine Biologist

Residence

Mt Maunganui

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

I am running because I care about the people, landscapes and biodiversity of the Bay of Plenty. My primary concerns and expertise are in the marine and coastal area where mismanagement by central and local government has resulted in overfishing, threatened biodiversity, and conflict between managers and stakeholders over the way we tackle these issues. I want to work inclusively with the people of the Bay to restore and enhance the mana of our ocean.

About me

As a marine biologist, fisherman and surfer I've seen the worst of what poor decision-making can do for the environment, as well as the amazing ability of nature to recover when supported by sound management. The Regional Council has a key role to play in the ocean and in managing biodiversity in general, but no expertise at the council table to guide that process. I will bring that desperately needed expertise.

My priorities

No response

Before politics

Marine Biologist

Residence

Mt Maunganui

Age

43

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