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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Ensure that Climate Change is front and centre of all council policies and decision making.

    Work with district and town councils to stop building and development in areas likely to be flooded or affected by tsunamis.

    Ensure that Bay of Plenty Regional Council becomes carbon neutral by 2030 and that the public transport system reduces its GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

  • Focus on adaptation to climate impacts – efforts here will have most direct value to our communities.

    Ensure Council decisions do not lock in climate stranded infrastructure and investment that increase liability for future Bay of Plenty communities.

  • Support the uptake of electric vehicles.

    Adapting to climate change is inevitable.

    Support enhanced resilience to natural hazards.

  • Seek appropriate and ambitious emission reduction targets to help mitigate the impacts of climate change now and in the future.

    Provide regional leadership and work with the community on transformational shifts and actions to help adapt and mitigate climate change.

    Work collaboratively with central government, other councils and organisations to ensure we are all effective in addressing climate change.

  • Ensure that Climate Change is front and centre of all council policies and decision making.

    Work with district and town councils to stop building and development in areas likely to be flooded or affected by tsunamis.

    Ensure that Bay of Plenty Regional Council becomes carbon neutral by 2030 and that the public transport system reduces its GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2030.

  • Focus on adaptation to climate impacts – efforts here will have most direct value to our communities.

    Ensure Council decisions do not lock in climate stranded infrastructure and investment that increase liability for future Bay of Plenty communities.

  • Support the uptake of electric vehicles.

    Adapting to climate change is inevitable.

    Support enhanced resilience to natural hazards.

  • Seek appropriate and ambitious emission reduction targets to help mitigate the impacts of climate change now and in the future.

    Provide regional leadership and work with the community on transformational shifts and actions to help adapt and mitigate climate change.

    Work collaboratively with central government, other councils and organisations to ensure we are all effective in addressing climate change.