# Bay of Plenty Emergency Management Committee
_The Emergency Management Committee is a joint committee constituted under the Emergency Management Act 2026. _
The Bay of Plenty Emergency Management Committee is a joint committee that is required under the Emergency Management Act 2026. It is governed by the Group's constitution which specifies its functions and powers.
Formerly established as the **Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Joint Committee** under section 12 of the **Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002**, the Committee continues in existence as an Emergency Management Committee under section 25(1) of the **Emergency Management Act 2026**, effective from **3 September 2026.**
## Committee membership
| **Organisation** | **Representative(s)** | **Alternate** |
| :---: | :---: | :---: |
| Bay of Plenty Regional Council | Deputy Chair Glenn Dougal | Cr John Scrimgeour |
| Kawerau District Council | Mayor Faylene Tunui (Chair) | Deputy Mayor Sela Kingi |
| Ōpōtiki District Council | Mayor David Moore | Councillor Curley Keno |
| Rotorua Lakes Council | Mayor Tania Tapsell | Deputy Mayor Sandra Kai Fong |
| Tauranga City Council | Mayor Mahé Drysdale | Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular Councillor Kevin Schuler |
| Western Bay of Plenty District Council | Mayor James Denyer (Deputy Chair) | Councillor Shane Beech |
| Whakatāne District Council | Mayor Nándor Tánczos | Deputy Mayor Julie Jukes |
### 2026
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agenda and Minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thursday 16 April 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Totara Room, Whakatāne District Council, 14 Commerce Street, Whakatāne. | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 3 July 10.00am – 1.00pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 25 September 10.00am – 1.00pm | Council Chambers, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 11 December 10.00am – 1.00pm | Council Chambers, Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2025
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agenda and Minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 28 March 10.00am – 12.30pm | Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 4 July 10.00am – 12.30pm | Tōtara Room, Whakatāne District Council, Ground floor, Commerce Street, Whakatāne | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 26 September 10.00am – 12.30pm | Tauranga City Council Chambers, Level 1, 90 Devonport Road, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 12 December 10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2024
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agenda and Minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 5 April 10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 5 July 10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 27 September 10.00am – 12.30pm | Kawerau District Council, 2 Ranfurly Court, Kawerau | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 13 December 10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, 1484 Cameron Road, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2023
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agendas and minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 31 March 10.00am – 12.30pm | Mātaatua Room, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 5 Quay Street, Whakatane | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 30 June 10.00am – 12.30pm | Rotorua Lakes Council, Council Chambers, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 29 September 10.00am – 12.30pm | Western Bay of Plenty District Council, 1484 Cameron Road (Barkes Corner) Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 15 December 10.00am – 12.30pm | Tōtara room, Whakatāne District Council, Ground floor, Commerce Street, Whakatāne | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2022
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agendas and minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 18 March
10.00am – 12.30pm | Zoom (Audio Visual Meeting) | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 8 July
10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 23 September
10.00am – 12.30pm | Venue TBC | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 16 December
10.00am – 12.30pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/meetings-and-agendas/agendas-and-minutes "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2021
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agendas and minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 19 March
10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Council Chambers, Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 25 June
10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Rotorua Lakes Council, Council Chambers, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 24 September | **Cancelled** | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 17 December
10:00 am – 12:30 pm | Whakatāne District Council, Council Chambers, 14 Commerce St, Whakatāne | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note**: Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### 2020
### Meetings August to December 2020
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agendas and minutes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 25 September
10:00am - 12:30pm | Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Council Chambers, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
| Friday 18 December
10:00am - 12:30pm | Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Mātaatua Room, 5 Quay Street, Whakatāne | Obtain agenda, minutes and relevant documents [here](https://www.boprc.govt.nz/your-council/council-and-region/committees#infocouncil "Agendas and minutes"). |
**Note:** Meeting date or venues may change - please check this page regularly.
### Meetings January to July 2020
| Date/Te ra Time/Taima | Location/Wahi | Agendas | Minutes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Friday 27 March | **Rescheduled** | | |
| Wednesday 25 March
9:00 am – 9:30 am | Regional House, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga | In the interest of public health and safety we request members of the public who wish to attend any Council or committee meeting to contact Governance Services in the first instance.