Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Katikati-Waihī Beach General Ward
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Katikati-Waihī Beach ward. 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 Western Bay of Plenty District Council election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Engage council well with the community through paper and Facebook marketing, which I manage for them in Kati Kati.

    Support all races and recognise that everyone is different but needs things to work for them.

    Support and promote success for everyone, acknowledging my position as Pākehā with a daughter of Tainui descent.

  • Develop a genuinely open and transparent political culture that engages with residents and communities, rather than talking down to people.

    Fully review the size and functions of council to increase focus and reduce costs and rates, especially after the separation of waters assets.

  • Engage council well with the community through paper and Facebook marketing, which I manage for them in Kati Kati.

    Support all races and recognise that everyone is different but needs things to work for them.

    Support and promote success for everyone, acknowledging my position as Pākehā with a daughter of Tainui descent.

  • Develop a genuinely open and transparent political culture that engages with residents and communities, rather than talking down to people.

    Fully review the size and functions of council to increase focus and reduce costs and rates, especially after the separation of waters assets.