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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Work collaboratively with other councils to improve integration of urban development and transport. Forget boundaries and focus on outcomes.

    Ensure continual improvement of more convenient and reliable public transport in a way that encourages use and reduced carbon emissions.

    Advocate strongly for safe and resilient transport networks and appropriate investment across the region – to keep our people safe.

  • Make efficient and effective emission free public transport a priority making use of all transport modalities.

    Work to develop the use of rail and maritime modalities and investigate Gondolas and other innovative options.

    Promote bicycles as a key element of the transport network, ensure safe and physically separated lanes where possible.

  • Recognise in planning and investments that cars and trucks are currently necessary and not think we can switch to buses and bikes overnight.

    Ensure regional council's role in transport provides coordination and value and does not unnecessarily hinder implementation.

    Invest in public transport that delivers more than feel good but meets community needs. Right size and form for communities of the Bay of Plenty.

  • Enhance and facilitate regional freight routes and connectivity generally.

    Recognise the significance of Port of Tauranga as a critical transport hub serving our region and the country at large.

    Combat traffic congestion which is is so costly.

  • Work collaboratively with other councils to improve integration of urban development and transport. Forget boundaries and focus on outcomes.

    Ensure continual improvement of more convenient and reliable public transport in a way that encourages use and reduced carbon emissions.

    Advocate strongly for safe and resilient transport networks and appropriate investment across the region – to keep our people safe.

  • Make efficient and effective emission free public transport a priority making use of all transport modalities.

    Work to develop the use of rail and maritime modalities and investigate Gondolas and other innovative options.

    Promote bicycles as a key element of the transport network, ensure safe and physically separated lanes where possible.

  • Recognise in planning and investments that cars and trucks are currently necessary and not think we can switch to buses and bikes overnight.

    Ensure regional council's role in transport provides coordination and value and does not unnecessarily hinder implementation.

    Invest in public transport that delivers more than feel good but meets community needs. Right size and form for communities of the Bay of Plenty.

  • Enhance and facilitate regional freight routes and connectivity generally.

    Recognise the significance of Port of Tauranga as a critical transport hub serving our region and the country at large.

    Combat traffic congestion which is is so costly.