Eastern Bay of Plenty Ryall of the National Party was the electorate's representative during its existence from 1993 to 1996. Ryall had previously represented the East Cape electorate since the . After the Eastern Bay of Plenty electorate was abolished in 1996, Ryall transferred to the new Bay of Plenty, which he represented until his retirement from politics in . Key Eastern Bay of Plenty Eastern Bay of Plenty is a former New Zealand parliamentary electorate, which existed for one parliamentary term from 1993 to 1996, and was held by National's Tony Ryall. Based on the 1991 New Zealand census, an electoral redistribution was
Bay of Plenty foreign (planted) forest areas are found in the inland parts of the region. The Kaingaroa Forest is the world's largest planted forest, comprising radiata pine mainly used for timber. The bay contains numerous islands, notably the active volcano Whakaari / White Island, which lies 50 kilometres from the coast in the eastern bay. Other large islands include (from west to east) Matakana Island, Mayor Island / Tuhua, Motiti Island, and Moutohora Island. The Waimangu Geyser – to be seen 1900–1904 – erupted frequently, was the most powerful geyser of the world and killed 4 people in 1903. In the 2006