James Denyer
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James Denyer’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 3 races — 2 elected 1 withdrawn
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MayorWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilFinal Elected
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Katikati-Waihī Beach General WardWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilFinal WithdrawnVote share • 22.0%2,935 votes
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MayorWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilFinal ElectedVote share • 29.3%4,223 votes
Offices held
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MayorWestern Bay of Plenty District CouncilOct 2022 – present
In the News
James Denyer sworn in for second term as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor
NZ Herald — November 5, 2025'It has not been easy, and yet there’s much still ahead of us.'
Local elections 2025: James Denyer confirmed as Western Bay of Plenty Mayor as final results declared
NZ Herald — October 17, 2025Voter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022.
Western Bay election: Re-elected Mayor James Denyer begins second term focused on housing and infrastructure
NZ Herald — October 12, 2025A regional deal could unlock funding for key housing and road projects.
Local elections 2025: Western Bay mayor James Denyer re-elected
NZ Herald — October 11, 2025Denyer said he was “extremely happy and relieved” to be re-elected.
Western Bay mayoral race: James Denyer outlines stance on housing, transport, costs
NZ Herald — September 19, 2025Denyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.
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