NZ Local Elections 2025

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Rotorua 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 Rotorua 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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Brett Wilson

Brett Wilson

Independent

Raj Kumar

Raj Kumar

Anna Grayling (nee Heap)

Anna Grayling (nee Heap)

Daryn Bean

Daryn Bean

Nick Chater

Nick Chater

Lyall Thurston

Lyall Thurston

Rose Hiha-Agnew

Rose Hiha-Agnew

Roana Bennett

Roana Bennett

Stuart McManaway

Stuart McManaway

Jude Pani

Jude Pani

Tamati Coffey

Tamati Coffey

Lyall Thurston

Councillor

Lyall Thurston

Councillor

Why I'm standing

Experience counts. I offer a long, proven track record of vocal commitment and dedication to the Rotorua community in local and regional council.

About me

Experience counts. Proven leadership experience at national and local level in a wide variety of boards, entities and voluntary agencies. Internationally respected public health advocate and lobbyist.

My priorities
  1. Support and promote community awareness of climate change and its implications for the region.
  2. Advance environmental policies that have long-term benefits for all.
  3. Promote enthusiastically the benefits of regional councils.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

Rotorua

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Why I'm standing

Experience counts. I offer a long, proven track record of vocal commitment and dedication to the Rotorua community in local and regional council.

About me

Experience counts. Proven leadership experience at national and local level in a wide variety of boards, entities and voluntary agencies. Internationally respected public health advocate and lobbyist.

My priorities
  1. Support and promote community awareness of climate change and its implications for the region.
  2. Advance environmental policies that have long-term benefits for all.
  3. Promote enthusiastically the benefits of regional councils.
Current role

Councillor

Residence

Rotorua

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