Lyall Thurston
Lyall Thurston is a regional councillor for Rotorua, known for his active involvement in local governance issues. He has been a prominent figure in discussions surrounding the Tarawera sewerage scheme, emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions between councils to address funding and community impacts. His political engagement has been crucial in navigating complex proposals aimed at improving infrastructure while balancing the interests of ratepayers.
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Rotorua councillor Lyall Thurston said he represented a marginalised community.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council approves first bus fare increase since 2018
New Zealand· 2025-09-26
Rotorua regional councillor Lyall Thurston said the idea of unitary authorities was floated around over the years.
Rotorua Lakes Council to explore unitary authority options with neighboursNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Councillor Lyall Thurston said BOPRC wanted to see 'some finality to this ongoing saga at Tarawera'.
$3.58m Tarawera Sewerage Scheme loan gains regional council approvalNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
The regional council’s other Rotorua councillor, Lyall Thurston, said while the airshed milestone marked 'significant progress', there was still work to do.
Rotorua airshed loses its polluted statusNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Regional councillor for Rotorua, Lyall Thurston, said 'apart from the sell-down of the Port of Tauranga', this issue had most 'consumed' the council politically.
Tarawera sewerage scheme: Rotorua council seeks $3.5m more from regional councilNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
