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

Sean Newland

Independent

Sean Newland

Independent

Why I'm standing

I believe people with the right skills should step forward for the benefit of the community. I have a deep knowledge across the roles the council plays, a passion for good governance, long term planning and strategy. This knowledge and experience will support good decision making from the Council. At 50 I am relatively young, have the time available to put in, and can commit for several terms to see things through.

About me

I have held national leadership roles across key regional council areas (RMA, environment, biosecurity). I've held senior business (Fonterra, BECA) and governance roles (schools, National Party) so "get" business, policy, strategy and good governance. I listen, I'm pragmatic and willing to hold myself, and others, accountable. I do what is right not what is politically expedient and am connected to many parts of the community through my culture, recreation, family and business.

My priorities
  1. Agreeing a path for implementing long term plans for water allocation and quality, and land use.
  2. Shifting Bay of Plenty Regional Council's climate change focus to adaptation to address future risks and liability.
  3. Organisational focus on delivering on core roles efficiently and effectively with accountability.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Te Puke

Age

50

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Why I'm standing

I believe people with the right skills should step forward for the benefit of the community. I have a deep knowledge across the roles the council plays, a passion for good governance, long term planning and strategy. This knowledge and experience will support good decision making from the Council. At 50 I am relatively young, have the time available to put in, and can commit for several terms to see things through.

About me

I have held national leadership roles across key regional council areas (RMA, environment, biosecurity). I've held senior business (Fonterra, BECA) and governance roles (schools, National Party) so "get" business, policy, strategy and good governance. I listen, I'm pragmatic and willing to hold myself, and others, accountable. I do what is right not what is politically expedient and am connected to many parts of the community through my culture, recreation, family and business.

My priorities
  1. Agreeing a path for implementing long term plans for water allocation and quality, and land use.
  2. Shifting Bay of Plenty Regional Council's climate change focus to adaptation to address future risks and liability.
  3. Organisational focus on delivering on core roles efficiently and effectively with accountability.
Before politics

Business owner

Residence

Te Puke

Age

50

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