NZ Local Elections 2025

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Eastern Bay of Plenty General 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 Eastern 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.

Candidates

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Adrian Gault

Adrian Gault

Sarah Van Der Boom

Sarah Van Der Boom

Independent

Malcolm Campbell

Malcolm Campbell

Independent

Jessica Sneha Gray

Jessica Sneha Gray

Independent

Jessica Sneha Gray

Independent

Jessica Sneha Gray

Independent

Why I'm standing

I am running because the Bay of Plenty needs leaders who can listen, distil complex issues into clear choices, and speak up with courage and respect. My international and ethnic background, combined with strong local roots, gives me both global perspective and lived understanding. I want to ensure the Eastern Bay has a fair voice at the table, so together we can build a balanced future where people and place truly flourish.

About me

I bring honesty, courage and balance to decision-making. As a sociologist, counsellor and investigator, I have built a career on distilling complex issues into simple terms and speaking up with fairness. This is my area of expertise, not a retirement plan. With international heritage and strong Eastern Bay roots, I connect global perspectives with local realities. My commitment is to ensure every voice is heard and communities truly flourish.

My priorities
  1. Give Eastern Bay fair facilities and transport, equal with the rest of the region.
  2. Support rangatahi with real pathways in education, work and community leadership.
  3. Balance growth with sustainability so people, place and identity can truly flourish.
Residence

Kawerau

Age

47

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Why I'm standing

I am running because the Bay of Plenty needs leaders who can listen, distil complex issues into clear choices, and speak up with courage and respect. My international and ethnic background, combined with strong local roots, gives me both global perspective and lived understanding. I want to ensure the Eastern Bay has a fair voice at the table, so together we can build a balanced future where people and place truly flourish.

About me

I bring honesty, courage and balance to decision-making. As a sociologist, counsellor and investigator, I have built a career on distilling complex issues into simple terms and speaking up with fairness. This is my area of expertise, not a retirement plan. With international heritage and strong Eastern Bay roots, I connect global perspectives with local realities. My commitment is to ensure every voice is heard and communities truly flourish.

My priorities
  1. Give Eastern Bay fair facilities and transport, equal with the rest of the region.
  2. Support rangatahi with real pathways in education, work and community leadership.
  3. Balance growth with sustainability so people, place and identity can truly flourish.
Residence

Kawerau

Age

47

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