Candidate Information Session - Ōmokoroa Pavilion

Standing for Council is a big decision. But it shouldn’t feel like a mystery.

That’s why Western Bay of Plenty District Council is holding Candidate Information Sessions – so anyone thinking about standing in the local body elections this year knows what to expect.

These sessions are a chance to get clear on what it really takes, hear from those who’ve been there, and ask the questions that matter.

Hear from guest speaker Kevin Schuler (Bethlehem Ward Councillor for Tauranga City Council). Kevin will be sharing his experiences and insights about getting into local government as a first-time candidate — from putting his name forward and hitting the campaign trail, to finding their feet at the Council table.

This year’s election brings some of the biggest changes to Council’s make-up in decades — including the reduction of councillors from 11 to nine, the introduction of the Waka Kai Uru Māori Ward, and new subdivisions within the Ōmokoroa–Kaimai and Te Puke–Eastern Community Boards to ensure fairer, more balanced representation across the rohe (District).

For more information visit: yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz/elections

You may also like the following events from Western Bay of Plenty District Council:

• This Thursday, 12th June, 06:00 pm, Candidate Information Session - Te Puke War Memorial Hall Settlers Lounge in Te Puke

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