Local Body Elections will take place this year on 9 October for the Waikato District.
This year the election will include the new Awaroa ki Tuakau and Onewhero Wards, and the Onewhero Tuakau Community Board.
Local Body Elections are held every three years to give the public the opportunity to vote for the Mayor and Councillors they think will best represent and improve the Waikato District.
This is also a chance for residents to stand for a position on the Council as the Raglan member or on the Raglan Community Board. Those elected for public office have a special role in shaping our community. Council is planning a number of candidate information evenings during August in Raglan, Tamahere, Huntly, Ngaruawahia and Tuakau. Dates and locations are yet to be advised by Council.
Voters can check details or enrol at any Post Shop, Registrar of Electors’ office, library or court house. Alternatively enrolment can be done online at www. elections.org.nz.
For information on local elections for voters and potential candidates, visit www.waikatodistrict.org.nz.
Key election dates:
• 23 July – Public Notice of the election and call for nominations. From this date, prospective candidates can collect candidate packs from Waikato District Council offices. Residents can check their entries in the electoral rolls at WDC offices and libraries.
• 20 August – Close-off for nominations and registration to vote.Nominations close at 12.00pm and the rolls close at end of business.
• 17 September – Voting papers delivered. This election is carried out through the postal system. From this date, a locked box will be present in the offices for voters to use if they wish.
• 9 October – Election Day 9am – 12pm. WDC offices and libraries will be open to receive voting papers and to arrange Special Votes for those that require them. Results will be released to the media and published on Council’s website, www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz.
Media Release: Waikato District Council, 16 June 2010