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

Te Taru White

BOP Regional Council, Okurei Ward member

Te Taru White

BOP Regional Council, Okurei Ward member

Why I'm standing

I want to ensure iwi are involved as key stakeholders. Their input is crucial to the success of council and cohesive community as a whole.

About me

I started my first years (1978 - 1987) as an engineering geologist for Ministry of Works in Wellington NZ State Coal Mines in Huntly. Enjoyed the work but wanted to find more of myself as a Māori. Decided to change vocation and worked the next 38 years working on the socio-economic needs of my people, locally, nationally and internationally. Have I found myself? Nearly there but have enjoyed the ride. One more term should do!

My priorities
  1. Focus on climate change and being prepared. It is happening and threatening our very existence.
  2. Maintain effective and sustainable environmental protection, particularly fresh water supply.
  3. Develop and maintain effective and resilient partnerships with iwi that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Current role

BOP Regional Council, Okurei Ward member

Residence

Rotorua, Mourea Village

Age

71

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Why I'm standing

I want to ensure iwi are involved as key stakeholders. Their input is crucial to the success of council and cohesive community as a whole.

About me

I started my first years (1978 - 1987) as an engineering geologist for Ministry of Works in Wellington NZ State Coal Mines in Huntly. Enjoyed the work but wanted to find more of myself as a Māori. Decided to change vocation and worked the next 38 years working on the socio-economic needs of my people, locally, nationally and internationally. Have I found myself? Nearly there but have enjoyed the ride. One more term should do!

My priorities
  1. Focus on climate change and being prepared. It is happening and threatening our very existence.
  2. Maintain effective and sustainable environmental protection, particularly fresh water supply.
  3. Develop and maintain effective and resilient partnerships with iwi that honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Current role

BOP Regional Council, Okurei Ward member

Residence

Rotorua, Mourea Village

Age

71

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