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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Encourage youth employment and training opportunities by working with schools, tertiary providers and industry to build pathways to local jobs.

    Invest in infrastructure that underpins the regional economy including transport, water systems and climate-resilient projects to ensure long-term prosperity.

    Support local business including tourism, agriculture and forestry by creating policy that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability.

  • Continue to place the unique issues confronting Rotorua before regional politicians.

    Support greater alignment with TLAs in the region to achieve their economic objectives.

    Support the ongoing strategic divestment of shares in the Port of Tauranga.

  • Create opportunities and grants that support local community groups, including access to funding and resources for environmental enhancement projects.

    Improve relationships with local and central government and local community groups to enhance and increase environmental outcomes.

    Work alongside local councils to develop plans and projects for lakes infrastructure to support local and international tourism.

  • Encourage youth employment and training opportunities by working with schools, tertiary providers and industry to build pathways to local jobs.

    Invest in infrastructure that underpins the regional economy including transport, water systems and climate-resilient projects to ensure long-term prosperity.

    Support local business including tourism, agriculture and forestry by creating policy that balances economic growth with environmental sustainability.

  • Continue to place the unique issues confronting Rotorua before regional politicians.

    Support greater alignment with TLAs in the region to achieve their economic objectives.

    Support the ongoing strategic divestment of shares in the Port of Tauranga.

  • Create opportunities and grants that support local community groups, including access to funding and resources for environmental enhancement projects.

    Improve relationships with local and central government and local community groups to enhance and increase environmental outcomes.

    Work alongside local councils to develop plans and projects for lakes infrastructure to support local and international tourism.