Further notice of by-election for the Northern ward

The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Northern Ward has now closed. Nominations have been received from:

As the number of nominations received exceeds the number of vacancies, a voting process is required and will be conducted by postal voting. Voting will open on Thursday 26 January and close at 12 noon on Friday 17 February 2023.

Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements

Residential electors within the Northern Ward area who are not listed on the final electoral roll for this by-election can enrol or amend their enrolment details on the electoral roll before Thursday 16 February 2023:

• Online at www.vote.nz
• By texting your name and address to 3676 to get a form sent to you
• By calling 0800 36 76 56 to ask for a form to be sent to you
• By email request to enquiries@elections.govt.nz

Northern Ward ratepayers who live outside the Northern Ward area and who are not listed on the final electoral roll for this by-election can enrol on or before 5pm Thursday 16 February 2023 by completing and returning a ratepayer enrolment form, available from the Westland District Council office or website.

Special voting facilities for the by-election will be available at the Westland District Council Office, 36 Weld Street, Hokitika during normal office hours between Thursday 26 January and 12 noon on Friday 17 February 2023.

Anthony Morton
Electoral Officer
PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140
iro@electionz.com                  0800 666 048

www.westlanddc.govt.nz