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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Address road safety with a national response strategy beyond fixing roads and hold government accountable.

    Assess maritime transport in more depth.

    Assess public transport to determine if it truly meets the needs of the community.

  • Develop and maintain roads that promote safety and effective traffic flow.

    Encourage walking and cycling activities through strategically positioned walkways and cycleways.

    Maintain effective and affordable public transport services.

  • Address road safety with a national response strategy beyond fixing roads and hold government accountable.

    Assess maritime transport in more depth.

    Assess public transport to determine if it truly meets the needs of the community.

  • Develop and maintain roads that promote safety and effective traffic flow.

    Encourage walking and cycling activities through strategically positioned walkways and cycleways.

    Maintain effective and affordable public transport services.