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Candidates Gear Up for Western Bay Elections 2025

3/20/2026

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Margaret Murray-Benge, a candidate for mayor and council in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council 2025 election, built a campaign team.
She aimed to clarify complex issues and communicate with voters via a stronger social media presence.
James Denyer, the incumbent mayor, was re-elected and spent $6,579.62 on his campaign.
Manvir Singh Mann won a seat on the Eastern Community Board, spending $4,262.50 and targeting older voters with advertising.

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Story summary

Margaret Murray-Benge, a candidate for mayor and council in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council 2025 election, built a campaign team.
She aimed to clarify complex issues and communicate with voters via a stronger social media presence.
James Denyer, the incumbent mayor, was re-elected and spent $6,579.62 on his campaign.
Manvir Singh Mann won a seat on the Eastern Community Board, spending $4,262.50 and targeting older voters with advertising.