Meet the Candidates events

Events listed below are correct as at the time of publication, but we encourage people to check with official event websites for the most up to date information.

If you have an event involving Regional Council candidates that you'd like added to this page, please email us at Elections2025@boprc.govt.nz

Matata Residents Association

Constituency: Eastern Bay and Kohi
Date: Sunday 31 August
Time: 2pm
Venue: Matata Rugby Club
For more information: Matata Residents Association Facebook Group

It's in the Ballot

Constituency: Ōkūrei
Date: Sunday 7 September 
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Venue: Motion Entertainment
Note: Tickets available at the link 
For more information: It's in the Ballot

It's in the Ballot

Constituency: Rotorua
Date: Monday 8 September
Time: 10am - 12pm
Venue: Motion Entertainment
Note: Tickets available at the link
For more information: It's in the Ballot

Rotorua Chamber of Commerce - Candidate connect

Constituency: Rotorua
Date: Tuesday 9 September
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: The Pullman
Note: Registration required
For more information: www.rotoruachamber.co.nz

Mount Maunganui Ratepayers Residents Retailers Incorporated - Meet the Candidates

Constituency: Tauranga, Mauao
Date: Thursday 11 September
Time: 7pm
Venue: Mount Harbour Chapel

It's in the Ballot

Constituency: Mauao
Date: Sunday 14 September
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Venue: University of Waikato
Note: Tickets available at the link
For more information: It's in the Ballot

It's in the Ballot

Constituency: Tauranga
Date: Sunday 14 September
Time: 4pm to 6pm and 7pm to 9pm
Venue: University of Waikato
Note: Tickets available at the link 
For more information: It's in the Ballot

Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association (PRRA)

Constituency: Tauranga
Date: Monday 15 September
Time: 7pm
Venue: Legacy Gardens, Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa
For more information: Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association

Omokoroa Residents and Ratepayers Association - Meet the Candidates

Constituency: Western Bay of Plenty General
Date: Wednesday 17 September
Time: 7pm
Venue: Omokoroa Sports Pavillion, Western Avenue, Omokoroa
For more information: Omokoroa Residents and Ratepayers Association