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.

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Sarah Van Der Boom

Sarah Van Der Boom

Independent

Jessica Sneha Gray

Jessica Sneha Gray

Independent

Adrian Gault

Adrian Gault

Malcolm Campbell

Malcolm Campbell

Independent

Sarah Van Der Boom

Independent

Sarah Van Der Boom

Independent

Why I'm standing

I'm standing for Regional Council because I care passionately about our regional community, economy and environment.

About me

It is vital for an Eastern Bay Regional Councillor to understand rural issues, as most of the region is 'rural'. I have worked for over 30 years in local and central government, and in private business, across the rural research, public relations, horticulture, farming and forestry industries.

My priorities
  1. Protect and enhance clean water, fresh air and healthy land so communities and economy prosper.
  2. Increase collaborative alliances, incentives and community action, with fewer rules and penalties.
  3. Push back on central government solutions and strengthen local voices, leadership and solutions.
Residence

Matata

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing for Regional Council because I care passionately about our regional community, economy and environment.

About me

It is vital for an Eastern Bay Regional Councillor to understand rural issues, as most of the region is 'rural'. I have worked for over 30 years in local and central government, and in private business, across the rural research, public relations, horticulture, farming and forestry industries.

My priorities
  1. Protect and enhance clean water, fresh air and healthy land so communities and economy prosper.
  2. Increase collaborative alliances, incentives and community action, with fewer rules and penalties.
  3. Push back on central government solutions and strengthen local voices, leadership and solutions.
Residence

Matata

Age

56

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