Elections

Election turnout rises despite $70k spending cut

Voter turnout for the Western Bay of Plenty election increased slightly despite the council spending $70,000 less on election promotion. The council spent... Read More

Denyer confirmed as mayor after final count

Western Bay of Plenty's final local election results have been declared. James Denyer's lead extended, and he has officially been re-elected as mayor... Read More

Whakatāne opts for 'nice-to-have' approach

While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for a mayor more welcoming of nice-to-have projects. 'The... Read More

Candidate describes tense 48-hour update wait

Bay of Plenty regional councillor Kat Macmillan says she felt every emotion during the nail-biting, 48-hour wait for preliminary election results. Long-serving... Read More

Whakatāne voters want 'something different'

While rates rises have been blamed for at least 31 regions ditching their mayors, Whakatāne has opted for a mayor more welcoming of nice-to-have projects. 'The... Read More

Change ahead for Mayor James Denyer’s next term

Working with change will be the focus for re-elected Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer. Denyer won Saturday's election and will serve his second mayoral... Read More

Neck-and-neck in Whakatāne mayoral race

Māori wards appear to be the only clear winner in the Whakatāne District Council election. As progress results are counted, only 19 votes separate the two... Read More

Clear win for Māori wards in Kawerau

With the majority of votes counted, it is looking certain that Kawerau District Council will be retaining both its Māori wards and its current mayor in the... Read More

Western Bay mayor James Denyer re-elected

Western Bay Mayor James Denyer has been re-elected and will serve his second term. Voting closed at midday and 85 per cent of votes have now been counted. Progress... Read More

Candidates back Māori say on resources – survey

Māori should have a significant role in the protection of natural resources, many regional council election candidates believe. Tauranga local Manu Caddie... Read More

Ex-council CEO John Holyoake seeks WBOP mayoralty

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More

Don Thwaites to sell council HQ if elected mayor

Local body elections are under way and eight hopefuls are vying for the Western Bay of Plenty's top job. Local Democracy Reporting quizzed the mayoral candidates... Read More