The Western Bay of Plenty District Council chief executive is calling for online voting to help increase voter participation. The council is facing a lower voter... Read More

The majority of Western Bay of Plenty mayoral candidates are in favour of Māori Wards, according to a first of its kind survey. Local Democracy Reporting's 14... Read More

It's time to whakamanahia tāu kupu ki tāu pōti - put your vote where your mouth is! Voting to fill the 32 positions in Western Bay of Plenty District Council's... Read More

At 46, Whakamārama born-and-raised Suaree Borell is not only the youngest candidate running for the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty. She's the only female. While... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is out to create a buzz around voting, with six Poll Parties across the district ahead of the October 8 Local Body Elections. Council... Read More

Housing, roading and what councils will look like in the future are the top issues facing the Western Bay of Plenty, according to the mayoral hopefuls. The question... Read More

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring councillor candidates... Read More

Want to match the names of Council candidates to faces, and learn more about the people? You're in luck. Photos and profiles for those standing in Western Bay... Read More

Maketu man Paul Haimona is standing for mayor because he is 'willing to make a difference”. Paul is contesting the Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty and standing... Read More

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Next week Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring Mayoral... Read More

Rodney Joyce says he is the 'least promising” mayoral candidate out there, but it's for good reason. He is one of eight candidates running for Mayor in... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has seen a surge in nominations for the Tauranga constituency compared to the last election when candidates were elected unopposed.... Read More