Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Transport

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.

Transport

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 for and support important roading projects such as Takitimu North Link stage 2, the Katikati bypass and traffic relief in Te Puke.

    Advocate for better public transport in our district.

    Expand and improve walking and cycling network such as by building the Athenree Crossing to provide greater resilience and safety.

  • 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.

  • Allow maritime improvements for the fishing industry close to the city and provide access to the harbour for recreation across the district for everyone.

    Make roads more efficient, achieve the KatiKati and Te Puke bypasses and enforce speed limits past schools.

    Work with airports to keep the airport close to the city and introduce a jet service, improving roading access to the port and airport.

  • Advocate for and support important roading projects such as Takitimu North Link stage 2, the Katikati bypass and traffic relief in Te Puke.

    Advocate for better public transport in our district.

    Expand and improve walking and cycling network such as by building the Athenree Crossing to provide greater resilience and safety.

  • 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.

  • Allow maritime improvements for the fishing industry close to the city and provide access to the harbour for recreation across the district for everyone.

    Make roads more efficient, achieve the KatiKati and Te Puke bypasses and enforce speed limits past schools.

    Work with airports to keep the airport close to the city and introduce a jet service, improving roading access to the port and airport.