Final by-election result available

The final result for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council by-election for the Eastern Bay of Plenty General Constituency seat has been announced.

Victor Luca is declared elected.

Results

• Victor Luca - 3491

• Toi Iti - 2032

• Jessica Sneha Gray - 894

• Dayle Hunia - 804

• Richard Collins - 516

• Informal - 31

• Blank voting papers - 15

The voter return was 31.74%, being 7783 votes.

Full results are available at www.boprc.govt.nz/elections

ENDS

Note for media: The Declaration Ceremony for Councillor Elect Luca will be held at the start of the Regional Council meeting on Monday 12 October at 9.30am, at the Regional Council office in Whakatane.