After more than three years of local democracy being suspended to enable the rule of appointed commissioners, the City of Tauranga is being allowed a council election.

Election day is set for 20 July 2024.

Nominations for candidates for Mayor and councillors closes at noon on Friday 24 May 2024

 

Update 25/07/2024 Election Results

Mayor: Mahé Drysdale

Arataki Ward: Rick Curach

Bethlehem Ward: Kevin Schuler

Matua-Otūmoetai Ward: Glen Crowther

Mauao/Mount Maunganui Ward: Jen Scoular

Pāpāmoa Ward: Steve Morris

Te Awanui Ward: Mikaere Sydney

Tauriko Ward: Marten Rozeboom

Te Papa Ward: Rod Taylor

Welcome Bay Ward: Hautapu Baker

Tauranga had a reported voter return rate of 38.7% this election.

Information from https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/council-news-and-updates/latest-news/artmid/456/articleid/11453

Key Dates:

  • Candidate Nominations Close: Noon, Friday 24 May 2024
  • Voting Opens: 29 June 2024
  • Close of Voting: Noon, Saturday 20 July 2024

See https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/about-your-council/elections-2024 for more details

“Calling for candidates

We’re looking for intelligent, passionate and caring people to apply for the most important jobs in the city.

If you think you have what it takes to represent your community as one of eight general ward councillors, our Māori ward councillor, or lead the city as mayor, nominations open Friday, 26 April and close Friday, 24 May.”

https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/about-your-council/elections-2024

 

 Council Website with Candidate Names and Election Details

https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/about-your-council/elections-2024

 Candidate Opinion Pieces on CityWatch NZ

CANDIDATE OPINION: Jos Nagels

CANDIDATE OPINION: Gerry Hodgson

CANDIDATE OPINION: Anthony Goddard

CANDIDATE OPINION: Robert Coe

CANDIDATE OPINION: Abraham (Bram) van Berkel

CANDIDATE OPINION: Jacqueline Pointon

CANDIDATE OPINION: Rod Taylor

CANDIDATE OPINION: Tim Maltby

Events with Candidates

 

As displayed on https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/about-your-council/elections-2024 on 31 May 2024.

Arataki Ward Candidates Public Meeting

  • Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association
  • Legacy Funeral Chapel
  • Monday 10 June 2024 7pm
  • Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa.
  • More details

It’s in the Ballot – Bethlehem Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Arataki Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Mauao/Mount Maunganui Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Pāpāmoa Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Tauriko Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Welcome Bay Ward

It’s in the Ballot – Matua-Otūmoetai Ward 

It’s in the Ballot – Te Papa Ward

  • Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre
  • Friday 21 June 2024
  • 4pm-6pm
  • For more information and tickets visit It’s in the Ballot.

It’s in the Ballot – Tauranga City Mayoral Race

  • Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre
  • Friday 21 June 2024
  • 4pm-6pm
  • For more information and tickets visit It’s in the Ballot.

Meet the local election Mayoral candidates

  • The Western Bay of Plenty Disability Support Trust and
    the Tauranga Accessible City Interest Group
  • Friday 21 June 2024
  • 10.15 am to 12.30 pm
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethelehem Road, Bethlehem

Papamoa Ward Candidates Public Meeting

  • Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association
  • Legacy Funeral Chapel
  • Monday 24 June 2024 7pm
  • Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa.
  • More details

Mayoral debate

  • Tauranga Business Chamber
  • Wednesday 26 June 2024
  • 5pm – 7pm
  • University of Waikato Campus
  • 101 Durham Street, Tauranga

Meet the Mayoral and Bethlehem ward candidates

  • Bob Owens Retirement Village, 112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem
  • Saturday 29 June 2024, 2pm

Mayoralty Candidates Public Meeting

  • Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association
  • Monday 8 July 2024 7pm
  • Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa.

  • More details

     

    It’s in the Ballot – Tauranga City Mayoral Race – Tauranga City Council

    It’s in the Ballot -Ward Events

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETScGe3GClM