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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Introduce Cuppa With Council meetings, touring halls across the district to touch base with locals regularly about what's top of their list.

    Discussing designated Māori seats while retaining balanced ward representation for the general roll based on population. One person one vote.

    Lobby for civics education at primary and secondary school level to encourage lifelong participation in democracy and systems understanding.

  • Encourage residents, of all ages and ethnicities, to express their views to council, both at council meetings and directly to councillors.

    Survey the views of residents proactively on important issues, such as the Three Waters proposal, and be responsive to those views.

  • Maintain and improve the excellent community consultation processes, especially as the District Plan review is undertaken this term.

    Work with Te Ihu o te Waka o Te Arawa and Te Kāhui Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana committees to improve their outcomes.

    Listen to the community as we process the Representation Review this term.

  • Introduce Cuppa With Council meetings, touring halls across the district to touch base with locals regularly about what's top of their list.

    Discussing designated Māori seats while retaining balanced ward representation for the general roll based on population. One person one vote.

    Lobby for civics education at primary and secondary school level to encourage lifelong participation in democracy and systems understanding.

  • Encourage residents, of all ages and ethnicities, to express their views to council, both at council meetings and directly to councillors.

    Survey the views of residents proactively on important issues, such as the Three Waters proposal, and be responsive to those views.

  • Maintain and improve the excellent community consultation processes, especially as the District Plan review is undertaken this term.

    Work with Te Ihu o te Waka o Te Arawa and Te Kāhui Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana committees to improve their outcomes.

    Listen to the community as we process the Representation Review this term.