Kat Macmillan
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kat Macmillan is a councillor for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council who has voiced concerns regarding the proposed 25% bus fare increase, arguing that it risks losing passengers and suggesting a more moderate increase of 10%. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining public transport patronage, especially in light of significant investments made by the council and ratepayers.
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Councillor Kat MacMillan said the prospect of pump stations 'mincing up tuna' highlighted the need to understand the full implications of future infrastructure decisions.
Investigation launched after 190 eels die in Bay of Plenty flood-control systemThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-16
New Zealand· 2026-09-16
Councillor Kat Macmillan said a 25% increase risked losing passengers and she suggested making it 10%.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council approves first bus fare increase since 2018The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-26
New Zealand· 2025-09-26
