TAURANGA’S STRONG VOICE ON OUR REGIONAL COUNCIL

My name is Andrew von Dadelszen, a fifth-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor, having lived in Tauranga for the past 37 years. I've been committed to supporting my local community, including being a 31 year proud Rotarian, and as an active Justice of the Peace.

With a London-based MBA and a science-based approach to decision-making, I’m committed to smart, evidence-driven leadership.

My top priority is to continue to advocate, on behalf of our community, for efficiency and effectiveness, to deliver sustainable environmental and financial outcomes.

This has helped our regional council to achieve the lowest rate increase across all of New Zealand - not just this year, but consistently over the past three years.

In Public Transport, I’ve overseen the growth of our bus service from less than 400,000 to over 3.4 million passenger trips annually.

We’ve also launched a successful “On Demand” small bus trial, which I’m keen to expand to ensure public transport is “fit for purpose” for our city.

My approach is simple: If you don’t measure, you can’t manage. I bring strong governance experience locally, regionally, nationally and also internationally.

I have been a director on Crown entities, and have recently been elected as one of seven independent Board members of the National Party - along with the Prime Minister and a Caucus representative. I’m committed to science-based decision-making, reducing wasteful bureaucracy, and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

I stand for equal rights and responsibilities for all citizens, and a future where every voice counts.

Together, let’s protect what matters most.

The challenge ahead is clear: we must keep rates affordable by managing our regional assets with absolute care.

I’m asking for your support to continue this work.

Vote VON DADELSZEN for strong right wing governance at your Regional Council.