Stuart Crosby
Stuart Crosby is a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the Mayor of Tauranga during the time of the Rena disaster in 2011. He has been an advocate for maritime safety and environmental protection, particularly in relation to the Bay of Plenty region. Recently, he expressed deep concern about large vessels navigating near Astrolabe Reef, urging immediate action to prevent potential maritime accidents similar to the Rena grounding.
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Bay of Plenty regional councillor and former Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby believed councils becoming 'disconnected from their communities' contributed to low voter turnout.
Western Bay of Plenty election turnout rises despite $70k cut in spend
New Zealand· 2025-10-22
Stuart Crosby is a returning councillor in the Tauranga constituency.
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeatNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Stuart Crosby is a returning councillor in the Tauranga constituency.
Bay of Plenty regional councillor Andrew von Dadelszen bows out after defeatNew Zealand· 2025-10-20Crosby said Peters briefed councillors on May 8 about his intent to extend the existing exclusion zone around the reef.
Avoiding another Rena: Big ships banned from reef-island gap off TaurangaNew Zealand· 2025-07-03
Crosby said Peters briefed councillors on May 8 about his intent to extend the existing exclusion zone around the reef.
Avoiding another Rena: Big ships banned from reef-island gap off TaurangaNew Zealand· 2025-07-03