NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Advocate to get a right-hand turn at Wright Road – Aongatete on State Highway 2, an issue of interest for eight years.

    Drive a school bus and support establishing a passenger link from Apata train station to Tauranga, noting recent realignment of the Tauranga passenger line.

    Focus on getting a highway fit for purpose for 30 years rather than prioritising e-scooters locally.

  • Better maintain and develop roads.

    Encourage walking and cycling but focus efforts on the highest value and best bang for buck.

    Fix Te Puke's road congestion mess.

  • Advocate to get a right-hand turn at Wright Road – Aongatete on State Highway 2, an issue of interest for eight years.

    Drive a school bus and support establishing a passenger link from Apata train station to Tauranga, noting recent realignment of the Tauranga passenger line.

    Focus on getting a highway fit for purpose for 30 years rather than prioritising e-scooters locally.

  • Better maintain and develop roads.

    Encourage walking and cycling but focus efforts on the highest value and best bang for buck.

    Fix Te Puke's road congestion mess.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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