Doug Leeder
Doug Leeder is the Chair of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, actively involved in regional planning and infrastructure development. He participated in the milestone celebration for the Rangiuru Business Park interchange, recognizing it as a cornerstone project for the region's growth.
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Council chairman Doug Leeder said emphasising the percentage was 'dangerous' and the increase should be highlighted by dollar terms because that was what hit people in the pocket.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council approves first bus fare increase since 2018
New Zealand· 2025-09-26
Doug Leeder said rail was a long-term interest for the region.
Greens urge Government to restore Tauranga, Hamilton to Auckland rail serviceNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Doug Leeder said rail was a long-term interest for the region.
Greens urge Government to restore Tauranga, Hamilton to Auckland rail serviceNew Zealand· 2025-07-24Outgoing Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder said councils needed to be prepared to question their structure and functions.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale’s call for council review backed by LGNZNew Zealand· 2025-07-23
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder said the RMA reforms would equally affect regional councils and local authorities.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale pushes for ‘tough’ amalgamation discussions in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
Doug Leeder is the outgoing regional council chairman who discussed the balance in the plan.
Western Bay rates to rise 8.92%, exceeding draft plan proposalNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Regional council chairman Doug Leeder said the lake water quality and community health were its priorities.
Tarawera Sewerage Scheme’s last-minute funding boosts add $4.685mNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Toi Iti aims to fill Doug Leeder’s general seat.
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Toi Iti aims to fill Doug Leeder’s general seatNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
BOPRC chairman Doug Leeder agreed some 'forensic analysis' was needed to either validate or reject what was claimed.
$3.58m Tarawera Sewerage Scheme loan gains regional council approvalNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Council chairman Doug Leeder thanked Thompson for her contributions.
Councillor Paula Thompson resigns from Bay of Plenty Regional CouncilNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Councillor Doug Leeder said the scheme concept began in 2012 and capital works in 2024.
Tarawera sewerage scheme: Rotorua council seeks $3.5m more from regional councilNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder said it was the regional council’s role to monitor and manage air quality.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients proposal: Potential loss of 62 jobs a ‘concern for Tauranga’New Zealand· 2025-04-17
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder said it was the regional council’s role to monitor and manage air quality.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients proposal: Potential loss of 62 jobs a ‘concern for Tauranga’New Zealand· 2025-04-17Doug Leeder, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair, highlighted the council's support for the Rangiuru Business Park project.
Bay of Plenty’s Rangiuru Business Park interchange achieves major milestoneNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
