James Denyer
James Denyer serves as the Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty, where he focuses on local economic development and community well-being. He was present at the recent milestone celebration for the Rangiuru Business Park interchange, emphasizing the project's potential to create jobs and support local industries.
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Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer said the impact of the 'disaster' had been felt across Tauranga and the Western Bay.
Community care centre opens as Bay of Plenty mourns deaths
New Zealand· 2026-01-25
Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor James Denyer said 80 people were evacuated across the district overnight.
Two dead after rural Pāpāmoa slip smashes into houseNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
James Denyer is the Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor who reported on the evacuations and safety measures in the area.
Two rescued after Tauranga slips smashes into houseNew Zealand· 2026-01-21James Denyer was sworn in for a second term as the Western Bay of Plenty Mayor.
James Denyer sworn in for second term as Western Bay of Plenty MayorNew Zealand· 2025-11-05
Re-elected Mayor James Denyer said elected members were not involved in designing election campaigns.
Western Bay of Plenty election turnout rises despite $70k cut in spendNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Mayor James Denyer, who was re-elected to serve his second term, commented on the challenges faced by Dinsdale regarding the Māori ward.
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll resultNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Mayor James Denyer, who was re-elected to serve his second term, commented on the challenges faced by Dinsdale regarding the Māori ward.
Western Bay local election: Māori ward councillor disappointed by poll resultNew Zealand· 2025-10-12Mayor James Denyer ran again in the mayoral race.
Local elections 2025: Western Bay results and election day updatesNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Denyer is the incumbent mayor seeking re-election to bring experienced leadership.
Local elections 2025: Who’s running in Western Bay of Plenty and how to voteNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer said Tauranga and Western Bay councils should work more closely on shared services, but remain separately governed.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale pushes for ‘tough’ amalgamation discussions in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-07-09
Western Bay of Plenty Mayor James Denyer said the village came in under budget but did not disclose the final cost.
Pensioner moves from leaky caravan to new home in Katikati elder villageNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
District Mayor James Denyer said it is important to remember the service and huge sacrifices made on our behalf.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25
The Last Post and the placing of the wreaths were among the highlights of this year’s dawn service, hosted by the Western Bay of Plenty Regional Council, District Mayor James Denyer said.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25James Denyer mentioned that the big changes were for Lower Kaimai and Te Puna residents.
Proposed boundary changes spark concern in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Mayor James Denyer acknowledged the challenges of consultation due to government-imposed changes.
Councillor criticises Western Bay water consultation as ‘tokenistic’New Zealand· 2025-03-21
Mayor James Denyer said the council was already 'vulnerable to the whims of central government'.
Western Bay of Plenty Council to leave Local Government New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Mayor James Denyer said the council was already 'vulnerable to the whims of central government'.
Western Bay of Plenty Council to leave Local Government New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer responded to issues raised by submitters during the hearing.
Western Bay community boards resist merger proposalNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer responded to issues raised by submitters during the hearing.
Western Bay community boards resist merger proposalNew Zealand· 2025-03-15James Denyer was deemed the fourth-least approved mayor with a net approval rating of -18%.
Bay of Plenty, Rotorua mayors ranked in nationwide pollNew Zealand· 2025-03-03
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer said the aim for the regional deal was to boost export earnings.
Regional deals: Tauranga, Western Bay plan for 46,000 more homes, 35,000 new jobsNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
Western Bay Mayor James Denyer said the aim for the regional deal was to boost export earnings, enable future growth and create sustainable, resilient and liveable cities and towns.
Regional deals: Tauranga, Western Bay plan for 46,000 more homes, 35,000 new jobsNew Zealand· 2025-02-23James Denyer, the Western Bay of Plenty Mayor, celebrated the significant milestone of the Rangiuru Business Park.
Bay of Plenty’s Rangiuru Business Park interchange achieves major milestoneNew Zealand· 2025-02-14
