NZ Local Elections 2025

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Ōkurei Māori 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). one councillor will be elected from the Ōkurei Māori 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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Cyrus Tauahika Hingston

Cyrus Tauahika Hingston

Allan Iwi Te Whau

Allan Iwi Te Whau

Mokopuna Decisions

Te Taru White

Te Taru White

Allan Iwi Te Whau

Mokopuna Decisions

Allan Iwi Te Whau

Mokopuna Decisions

Why I'm standing

Mokopuna decisions. The decisions made will represent the voices that vote, and will future proof a seat at the table for our mokopuna of tomorrow.

About me

I believe that the table is reserved for special people like me, with an open heart for the community, a listening ear for those that are worried and a mouth for the voices that need to be heard. My PhD supports these statements as a validation of my worth and expertise. But a degree does not define me; it balances me at the decision table.

My priorities
  1. Ensure cultural safety practices, especially around tikanga and kawa, are equipped.
  2. Provide resources and funding recognising that the community is doing more than the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and must be paid for it.
  3. Maintain the Māori seats in council.
Residence

Fenton Park Rotorua

Age

43

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Why I'm standing

Mokopuna decisions. The decisions made will represent the voices that vote, and will future proof a seat at the table for our mokopuna of tomorrow.

About me

I believe that the table is reserved for special people like me, with an open heart for the community, a listening ear for those that are worried and a mouth for the voices that need to be heard. My PhD supports these statements as a validation of my worth and expertise. But a degree does not define me; it balances me at the decision table.

My priorities
  1. Ensure cultural safety practices, especially around tikanga and kawa, are equipped.
  2. Provide resources and funding recognising that the community is doing more than the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and must be paid for it.
  3. Maintain the Māori seats in council.
Residence

Fenton Park Rotorua

Age

43

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