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.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Support the continued eradication of wallabies across the central North Island.

  • Reset enforcement and compliance policy internally to include cultural safety practices.

    Respond quickly to environmental incidents addressing ecological harm events like spills and contamination, engaging with mana whenua.

    Support environmental monitoring and reporting by enabling local people with local knowledge to access funding to do it themselves.

  • Support the continued eradication of wallabies across the central North Island.

  • Reset enforcement and compliance policy internally to include cultural safety practices.

    Respond quickly to environmental incidents addressing ecological harm events like spills and contamination, engaging with mana whenua.

    Support environmental monitoring and reporting by enabling local people with local knowledge to access funding to do it themselves.