Bay of Plenty Regional Council
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). five councillors will be elected from the Tauranga 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.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council candidates
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Ash Hillis
Douglas Owens
Independent
Stuart Crosby
Independent
Kate Graeme
Independent
Tim Maltby
Our Rates Are Too High
Vanessa Charman-Moore
Independent
Andrew Von Dadelszen
Caitlin Grattan
Animal Justice Party
Kat Macmillan
Clinton Naude
Daniel Harvey
Glenn Dougal
Regional Practical Dougal
Mark Wassung
Independent
Derek Stembridge
Annika Lane
Ron Scott
Shelley Archibald
Murray Guy
Stuart Crosby
Why I'm standing
I am a passionate local voice in local government and have been deeply disturbed by the growing centralisation of council and local activities. I will strongly advocate for putting the 'local' back into local government through the upcoming reforms.
About me
I have been privileged to be a councillor on a small community council before 1989, a city councillor, a mayor, a regional councillor, a director on a council-controlled organisation (CCO) and a business owner. I believe that history has given me the skill sets to face the next three years well equipped to add value to the decision-making process.
My priorities
- Maximise the opportunity relating to the government’s reform programme for good outcomes.
- Take a sustainable approach to growth management to provide homes that meet everyone's needs.
- Fight hard for local voice and democracy which are under severe threat.
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