Daniel Harvey - BOP Regional Council Candidate

20/09/2025

It’s been so good watching Daniel step out of his comfort zone and I think he’s even surprised himself. I sat him down the other day and threw a bunch of questions at him (no prep, because if you know Dan, you’ll know he couldn’t fake something to save himself lol).

Here’s a little clip of him talking about how we balance caring for the environment with supporting the people who live here in the Bay of Plenty.

20/09/2025

The balance between protecting our environment and supporting local people and businesses isn’t complicated when you live it every day.

Primary producers are the base of everything. Without them, we don’t eat and it's as simple as that. Doesn’t matter if you’re vegan or carnivore, it all starts with farmers, growers, and fishers. Nothing else is possible without them.

That’s why regional council rules need to be practical. They should help us do things right by protecting what we love, while still making it possible to put food on the table and keep our communities happy, safe and thriving.

I’ve seen first-hand how the Bay of Plenty lives up to its name. My dad and I would take Michelin-star chefs out on the water here, catch fish sustainably, and cook it right there on the boat.

Those chefs saw what we already know, this region produces the best food in the world, and we’ve got to keep it that way.
We need to protect what we love and build what we need, so the Bay of Plenty stays the Bay of Plenty.
Groundswell NZ

17/09/2025

I’ll bring a lifetime of on-the-water experience to help guide sensible maritime decision-making. A fisherman might not be the first person you think of as an environmental steward, but I spend every day with wildlife. I’ve seen the blue comet trails of dolphins under the stars, been woken by seabirds, and even learned what plankton sounds like as it migrates.

All of these experiences leave an impact. I want to do what’s best for families while protecting the environment we all love.
Thanks to the Mount Residents and Ratepayers for filming so I can share this with you.

Please vote this election, even if it's not for me so that you have someone around the council table who can represent your voice. Thank you for watching.

17/09/2025

15/09/2025

Why did I decide to stand for Regional Council?
As someone who has spent most of their working life at sea, I’ve seen first-hand how decisions get made about issues by people with no real understanding of what those decisions mean in practice. That’s led to wasted money and, for some of us, a fair bit of heartbreak too.

A lot of people ask me about the Marine Precinct. Yes, it received millions in regional funding, and yes, it was sold off without real return to the ratepayers who funded it. That moment opened my eyes to how decisions are made and how disconnected they can be from the people most affected.

I believe things can be better and I’m putting my name forward to help make that happen.

14/09/2025

Before I headed out to sea, my wife, Erika, put me in the hot seat to share a little of who I am. So here's a short clip, bloopers included 😂 More to come throughout the week. If you have any questions for me, ask in the comments and I'll answer them when I'm back.

23/08/2025

Thank you for choosing to be a part of this journey, I appreciate your help. Those of you know me well will understand just how far outside my comfort zone this experience will be, but it's worth it to give Tauranga families a seat at the table.
If you have any questions or advice, please dont hesitate to reach out.
Cheers