Council and region
Our vision of 'Thriving Together - mō te taiao, mō ngā tāngata' is about supporting our environment and our people to thrive.
At Bay of Plenty Regional Council we are focused on our four community outcomes: A healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities and a vibrant region.
We work with partners and stakeholders across the region, including local and Central Government, Māori, volunteer groups and the private sector.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council's work guides and supports the sustainable development of the Bay of Plenty.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council guides and supports the region's sustainable development.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has 14 councillors, with 11 elected from four general constituencies.
Find about about various Council committees and details relating to meeting dates, agendas and minutes, and terms of reference.
At Toi Moana we are proud to have helped pave a way for strengthened Māori representation in local government in Aotearoa. We were the first local government organisation to introduce Maori constituencies in 2004.
The Bay of Plenty region is on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is home to an estimated 307,000 people as at June 30th, 2018.
Our regional development work involves collaborating with Māori and a variety of community stakeholders to develop initiatives to improve the Bay of Plenty region - socially, culturally, economically and environmentally.
The next Bay of Plenty Regional Council local election will be held on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Council-Controlled organisations
CCOs are organisations in which the council has the responsibility to appoint at least 50 per cent of the board of directors or trustees.
Your district and city council services
We work with seven different district and city councils: Tauranga City, Western Bay of Plenty District, Rotorua District, Whakatāne District, Kawerau District, Ōpōtiki District and Taupo District.