Final results are in for the 2025 Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections, confirming the elected members who will serve the District over the next three years.
The updated results, released today (Friday 17 October), show no changes to the Mayoralty, Councillor, or Community Board positions, confirming James Denyer has been re-elected as Mayor for the 2025-2028 electoral term.
The voter return was 38.06%, being 15,301 votes - including special votes which have now been validated and counted.
Council candidates elected (final results):
Mayor
| James Denyer
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Waka Kai Uru Māori Ward Councillor
| Darlene Dinsdale
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Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward Councillor (two seats)
| Allan Sole
Rodney Joyce
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Kaimai Ward Councillor (three seats)
| Margaret Murray-Benge
Tracey Coxhead
Graeme Elvin
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Maketu-Te Puke Ward Councillor (three seats)
| Shane Beech
Grant Dally
Laura Rae
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Māori Ward Referendum
Alongside the Council elections, voting also took place on the Māori Ward referendum.
Final results are 8462 votes to remove the Māori Ward after the 2025-2028 triennium versus 5892 votes to keep the Māori Ward.
Final results have been posted on Elections 2025 - Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Council’s social media channels.
An inaugural meeting and declaration ceremony will be held for all elected members on Wednesday, 5 November.
