2022

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Western Bay of Plenty 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Western Bay of Plenty 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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Sean Newland

Sean Newland

Julian Fitter

Julian Fitter

Jane Nees

Jane Nees

Ken Shirley

Ken Shirley

Julian Fitter

Julian Fitter

Why I'm standing

A healthy natural environment and developing an appropriate response to climate change are key to our having productive industries and a high standard of living for our communities. I believe that my knowledge and experience, obtained in Aotearoa New Zealand and elsewhere, will enable me to provide a voice for the natural environment at the council table. I will thus be able to represent the the best interests of everyone.

About me

I am an author of nartural history books but also have experience building businesses and setting up and running charitable organisations, here in Aotearoa New Zealand, the UK and South America. I have good hands-on experience and understand the role of governance. For the past 12 years I have been heavily involved in two successful environmental conservation organisations in the Bay of Plenty. This knowledge and experience will be valuable in ensuring good outcomes for Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council policies/actions are guided by our response to climate change, for everyone's long-term benefit.
  2. Make clean rivers and a pest free environment a council priority to benefit everyone.
  3. Develop a low emission, multi-modal, effective system of public transport, to benefit everyone.
Before politics

Conservation worker

Residence

Maketu

Age

78

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Why I'm standing

A healthy natural environment and developing an appropriate response to climate change are key to our having productive industries and a high standard of living for our communities. I believe that my knowledge and experience, obtained in Aotearoa New Zealand and elsewhere, will enable me to provide a voice for the natural environment at the council table. I will thus be able to represent the the best interests of everyone.

About me

I am an author of nartural history books but also have experience building businesses and setting up and running charitable organisations, here in Aotearoa New Zealand, the UK and South America. I have good hands-on experience and understand the role of governance. For the past 12 years I have been heavily involved in two successful environmental conservation organisations in the Bay of Plenty. This knowledge and experience will be valuable in ensuring good outcomes for Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

My priorities
  1. Ensure council policies/actions are guided by our response to climate change, for everyone's long-term benefit.
  2. Make clean rivers and a pest free environment a council priority to benefit everyone.
  3. Develop a low emission, multi-modal, effective system of public transport, to benefit everyone.
Before politics

Conservation worker

Residence

Maketu

Age

78

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