Jen Scoular
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jen Scoular is the Deputy Mayor of Tauranga, advocating for the efficient use of council resources and emphasizing the importance of leveraging in-house staff expertise over external consultants.
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Deputy mayor Jen Scoular and Matua-Ōtūmoetai ward councillor Glen Crowther both commented that the increase was 'still too high'.
Tauranga rates to rise 7.2% as council trims debt and costsNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular chaired the council meeting and invited questions on the issue.
Pāpāmoa residents make stand against chipseal roadsNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Jen Scoular is the deputy mayor who rated her leadership a seven.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a yearNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Tauranga deputy mayor and Mount Maunganui ward councillor Jen Scoular said she was heartened by the response.
Mount Maunganui dragon removed from Pilot Bay, but may return soonNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Tauranga Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular said visitors to Tauranga and the Mount were warmly welcomed into the city.
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with two-ship dayNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Tauranga Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular said visitors to Tauranga and the Mount were warmly welcomed into the city.
On The Up: Bay of Plenty cruise season to kick off with two-ship dayNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular said the council talked about having a vibrant city but kept bringing in costs.
Tauranga parking permits cut costs but resident still feels penalisedNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Jen Scoular emphasized the need for robust financial analysis before making a decision.
Western Bay mayor surprised by Tauranga’s solo water services planNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Deputy mayor Jen Scoular said people wanted new playgrounds, sports fields and facilities.
Protesters rally as Tauranga council confirms 9.9% rates increaseNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Deputy Mayor and Mauao/Mount Maunganui ward councillor Jen Scoular said it was not just good news for tourists, but also for locals wanting things to do outdoors on the weekend and weeknights.
Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval to host seven international cricket fixtures this summerNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Deputy Mayor Jen Scoular said the lease was not a 'big return' financially on 'prime land'.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Jen Scoular is the Deputy Mayor who commented on the financial return of the lease on prime land.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Jen Scoular questioned why consultants were used and emphasized the value of the in-house team.
Tauranga City Council projects 12.5% rates rise, cancels waterfront walkwayNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
Jen Scoular questioned why consultants were used and costs were not decreasing.
Tauranga City Council projects 12.5% rates rise, cancels waterfront walkwayNew Zealand· 2025-02-24