NZ Local Elections 2025

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Tauranga 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). 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.

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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

Caitlin Grattan

Animal Justice Party

Caitlin Grattan

Animal Justice Party

Why I'm standing

I am a life-long animal lover, and am passionate about equal rights for all. I align with the Animal Justice Party's values of compassion, justice and equality.

About me

I am eager to hit the ground running and do my part to push for change towards creating a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow.

My priorities

Ensure ports are not gateways to suffering by ending live export, which betrays our values of compassion.
Set the tone for a comprehensive review of all aspects of council operations.
Start on a long-term vision of the future, from fiscal responsibility to compassionate conservation.

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Papamoa

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Why I'm standing

I am a life-long animal lover, and am passionate about equal rights for all. I align with the Animal Justice Party's values of compassion, justice and equality.

About me

I am eager to hit the ground running and do my part to push for change towards creating a brighter, more compassionate tomorrow.

My priorities

Ensure ports are not gateways to suffering by ending live export, which betrays our values of compassion.
Set the tone for a comprehensive review of all aspects of council operations.
Start on a long-term vision of the future, from fiscal responsibility to compassionate conservation.

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Papamoa

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