Active transport, engaging volunteers in sport and future funding are just some of the hot topics Bay of Plenty political candidates are expected to discuss in Sport Bay of Plenty's Meet the Candidates event.
The Regional Sports Trust is hosting free public question and answer sessions in Rotorua, Tauranga, and Whakatane with local candidates from National, Labour, NZ First, Act, The Opportunities Party, Maori Party and Green Party.
They will be answering first-hand questions around sport, recreation and health.
Sport Bay of Plenty chief executive Heidi Litchwark said this was an opportunity for members of the public to put their local candidates to the test, in order to find out about their future plans for our region.
"It's not often you get a forum such as this to focus on specific political policies so this is a prime opportunity - not just for those involved in sport, but for anyone who has questions around recreational activities and health.