Maketū's Shane Beech Wins Council Seat After Three-Year Wait
Shane Beech wins Western Bay of Plenty District Council seat for Maketū-Te Puke ward after three-year absence from local politics.
WBOP Residents Urged to Cast Final Vote Before Election Close
Western Bay of Plenty residents had until midday 11 October to vote in the 2025 Local Body Elections, with a referendum on the Māori Ward also on the ballo
Six Candidates Contest Four Seats on Maketū Community Board
Six candidates compete for four seats on Maketū Community Board, discussing climate, infrastructure, and community representation priorities.
Local Body Election Nominations Close for Western Bay District and Te Puke Seats
Local Body Election nominations close for Western Bay District, with multiple positions open in Te Puke and Maketū community boards.
Local Government Elections 2025: Nominations Open for WBOP and BOPRC
Nominations are open for the 2025 local government elections covering Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder Steps Aside
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair Doug Leeder will not stand for re-election in October 2025 after more than a decade leading the organisation.
Western Bay District Council pushes for greater voter engagement in 2025 elections
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging voter turnout and candidacy for the 11 October 2025 local elections, which bring major structural cha