NZ Local Elections 2025

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Western Bay of Plenty 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 Western Bay of Plenty 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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John Scrimgeour

John Scrimgeour

Cathi Barker

Cathi Barker

Ken Shirley

Ken Shirley

Neil Parker

Neil Parker

Neil Parker

Neil Parker

Why I'm standing

My particular life experience means I am well qualified to carry out the duties of a regional councillor.

About me

I have a proven track record of sound decision making and effective implementation. I have long experience on a variety of boards and committees, often in the role of chairman.

My priorities
  1. Vastly improve the cost benefit ratio for ratepayers.
  2. Significantly reduce council size and scope of council activity.
  3. Develop policies which promote personal responsibility and autonomy and reduce the need for governance.
Before politics

Farming, investment,education

Residence

Oropi

Age

61

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Why I'm standing

My particular life experience means I am well qualified to carry out the duties of a regional councillor.

About me

I have a proven track record of sound decision making and effective implementation. I have long experience on a variety of boards and committees, often in the role of chairman.

My priorities
  1. Vastly improve the cost benefit ratio for ratepayers.
  2. Significantly reduce council size and scope of council activity.
  3. Develop policies which promote personal responsibility and autonomy and reduce the need for governance.
Before politics

Farming, investment,education

Residence

Oropi

Age

61

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