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Local Government &
Representatives for Pāpāmoa

Who represents Pāpāmoa at council and in parliament, how to contact them, and how to get things done through the council.

Accuracy note: Elected positions change at each local and general election. This page was last verified April 2026. If you notice an inaccuracy, please email jayden@papamoa.info for correction.

Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council (TCC) is responsible for local infrastructure, planning, parks, roads, water and community services in Pāpāmoa. The council was under Government-appointed Commission governance from 2021, with elected councillors returned at the October 2024 local elections.

Mayor of Tauranga
Mahé Drysdale

Elected Mayor, October 2024. Olympic gold medallist turned civic leader. Contact via TCC website.

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Pāpāmoa Ward Councillors
Multiple representatives

Pāpāmoa falls within the Pāpāmoa Ward, represented by elected ward councillors. Check tauranga.govt.nz for current councillors following the 2024 elections.

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Key TCC services for Pāpāmoa residents

ServiceHow to contactPhone / web
Report a pothole / road issueTCC online portal or phone07 577 2700 · tauranga.govt.nz
Animal Services (dog control)Phone or online complaint form0800 834 703
Resource consent / planningTCC Planning teamtauranga.govt.nz
Noise complaintsAfter-hours response available07 577 2700
Rubbish & recyclingCollection schedules and bin orderstauranga.govt.nz
Parks & reserves bookingsVenue & Events teamtauranga.govt.nz
General enquiriesMain council number07 577 2700

Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC, also known as Toi Moana) is responsible for regional environmental management, including river management, coastal erosion, regional parks (including Pāpāmoa Hills), public transport and civil defence across the Bay of Plenty.

BOPRC - Western Bay region
Elected regional councillors

Multiple elected councillors represent the Western Bay of Plenty area (which includes Pāpāmoa) on the Regional Council. Check boprc.govt.nz for current elected members following the 2022 elections.

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BOPRC contact for Pāpāmoa-specific matters: 0800 884 880 · boprc.govt.nz

Parliament - MP for Bay of Plenty

Pāpāmoa falls within the Bay of Plenty electorate for general and Māori electorates. New Zealand also has list MPs from each party. Contact your MP through the New Zealand Parliament website.

Bay of Plenty Electorate MP
Tom Rutherford

National Party MP, Bay of Plenty electorate. Elected 2023.

parliament.nz
Te Tai Tonga / Māori electorate
Check parliament.nz

Māori residents may be enrolled in the Māori electorate. Check parliament.nz for your current MP.

parliament.nz

How to Report Issues to TCC

  1. Use the TCC website or apptauranga.govt.nz has an online request/report system for most common issues - potholes, broken signs, noise, illegal dumping, vandalism, flooding.
  2. Call TCC direct07 577 2700 - for urgent matters or if you prefer to speak to someone. Animal Services after-hours: 0800 834 703.
  3. Contact your ward councillorFor issues that need political attention or have not been resolved through standard channels. Find your councillors at tauranga.govt.nz/council/councillors-and-mayor
  4. Public forum at council meetingsTCC holds public forums at council meetings where residents can speak for up to 5 minutes. Check the council website for meeting schedules.