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By donating, you confirm that you are a New Zealand citizen, a New Zealand permanent resident, or a New Zealand-registered organization, as required under the Electoral Act 2023. As required by law, we collect your name and address with every donation. Donations over $1,500 may be subject to public disclosure requirements under the Electoral Act. Donations to political candidates are not tax-deductible. All information is handled in accordance with New Zealand's electoral donation and disclosure laws and our privacy practices.

Make a Difference

Your contribution is used to take Billy and his message to more people in Rotorua - through prints, events, and other forms of communication. Your support allows this campaign - which will ultimately bring about change through real examples - to continue being run by people like you. Any amount, no matter small, is welcome.

Be Part of the Solution

Complaining about Rotorua's issues won't change anything, being proactive and taking action does. In fact, if you want to see real change then you have to be involved. You don't achieve a better Rotorua that everyone loves, while standing on the sidelines. It needs your time, your voice, your support whatever it may be every little bit counts and helps in turning Rotorua into a place that we as a community really enjoy living in. Get involved and participate in the movement of Rotorua activists that are taking their word and their promises out of the talk realm into the doing realm.

Rally Rotorua

A campaign this close isn't won by one person shouting louder — it's won by neighbors talking to neighbors. Share Billy's message with your friends and family, bring someone along to an event, or simply tell people why this election matters. The more of Rotorua we reach together, the stronger our voice becomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Under New Zealand law, donations to political candidates and parties are not eligible for a tax credit or deduction — this differs from donations to registered charities. Your support goes directly toward the campaign, not as a tax-deductible gift.

  • Every contribution you make is instantly invested in the Rotorua local campaign, and it goes towards items such as advertisements on local media, the making of the printed materials, the staging of events, and the daily expenses related to knocking on doors etc. contacting voters throughout the electorate. Your share remains within this campaign and is only applied to it, being kept under control as per New Zealand regulations about electoral donations and disclosures.

  • You must be a New Zealand citizen, a NZ permanent resident, or a New Zealand-registered organisation to make a political donation under NZ electoral law. Overseas donors and unregistered entities cannot legally contribute.

  • There's no minimum. Donations over $1,500 require us to record your name and address, as required by the Electoral Act. There's no fixed maximum, but very large donations carry additional disclosure obligations under electoral law.

  • Donations up to $1,500 can be made anonymously. For anonymous donations over $1,500, we're required by law to forward the excess above $1,500 to the Electoral Commission rather than retain it. Reach out via the contact page if you wish to make an anonymous donation.

  • Donations above the legal disclosure threshold are subject to reporting requirements under the Electoral Act. Smaller donations are not individually publicized, but all donations are recorded and handled in line with electoral law.

  • Yes — donations can be sent to [PO Box address] with a completed donation slip. The same identification requirements apply to cash and cheque donations as online donations for amounts over $1,500.

  • Yes, New Zealand-registered businesses and organizations can donate, subject to the same disclosure thresholds as individual donors.

  • Your details are used only for campaign purposes, including compliance with electoral donation laws, and are not sold or shared with third parties. See our privacy note for more detail.