Western Bay of Plenty District Council's head office on Barkes Corner in Tauranga. Photo / File
Western Bay of Plenty District Council's head office on Barkes Corner in Tauranga. Photo / File
Ten people including an existing Tauranga councillor are in the running for a seat on the Western Bay of Plenty District Council as part of this year's byelection.
The byelection is to replace Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward councillor Christina Humphreys who resigned in January.
At close of nominations at noon todaythe candidates are:
· Bryce Bevin (Independent) · John Clements · Griff Cooke · Bill Hedges (Independent) · Andrew Hollis · Rodney Joyce (Independent) · David Marshall · Allan Sole · Kevin Tohiariki · Kim Williams (Independent)
The byelection will be held on April 30 by postal vote under the first-past-the-post electoral system.
Voting packs will be posted to electors of the Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward from April 8, when voting begins.
Voting documents must be returned to the Electoral Officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Voting documents can be returned by post or hand-delivered during normal business hours no later than noon Friday, April 30, 2021. Voting documents must be delivered to:
· Western Bay of Plenty District Council's main office, Barkes Corner, 1484 Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga · Katikati Library and Service Centre, The Centre - Pātuki Manawa, 21 Main Rd, Katikati · Waihi Beach Library and Service Centre, Waihi Beach Rd, Waihi Beach.