Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Kaimai Ward
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Kaimai ward. 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 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Facilitate integration by central government to invest in communities through departments such as Internal Affairs, Social Development, MBIE.

    Take a lead when it comes to community well-being in terms of youth centre provision to prevent disengagement after primary school.

    Create a Kaimai Ward Community Coordinator role to work positively towards community, cultural, and business network needs and opportunities.

  • Continue council support for Tourism Bay of Plenty.

    Support community initiatives such as the Katikati group mentoring youth into employment.

  • Encourage central government to upgrade State Highways 2 and 29, and especially build a four-lane road from Te Puna to Omokoroa urgently.

    Ensure zoning rules make it easy to build seasonal accommodation for those employed in the horticultural industry.

    Support Priority One, the promoter of regional economic development, in encouraging young people into employment in the region.

  • Facilitate integration by central government to invest in communities through departments such as Internal Affairs, Social Development, MBIE.

    Take a lead when it comes to community well-being in terms of youth centre provision to prevent disengagement after primary school.

    Create a Kaimai Ward Community Coordinator role to work positively towards community, cultural, and business network needs and opportunities.

  • Continue council support for Tourism Bay of Plenty.

    Support community initiatives such as the Katikati group mentoring youth into employment.

  • Encourage central government to upgrade State Highways 2 and 29, and especially build a four-lane road from Te Puna to Omokoroa urgently.

    Ensure zoning rules make it easy to build seasonal accommodation for those employed in the horticultural industry.

    Support Priority One, the promoter of regional economic development, in encouraging young people into employment in the region.