As a result of the resignation of a member, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the Huntly Community Board of Waikato District Council.
Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Tuesday 17 December 2024, a by-election will be held under the first past the post electoral system by postal vote for one member of the Huntly Community Board.
Nominations
Candidates must be nominated on a nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Monday 23 September 2024 from:
- Council’s Huntly office, 142 Main Road, Huntly;
- Council’s Main Office, 15 Galileo Street, Ngaaruawaahia;
- by phoning 0800 922 822;
- at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/elections
Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at any of the above locations, no later than 12 noon, Monday 21 October 2024.
Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cash, eftpos or bank transfer).
A candidate may submit a photo and a candidate profile statement with their nomination paper for inclusion with the voting documents being sent to electors. An attachment to the nomination paper outlines rules and procedures governing candidate profile statements and photos.
Electoral Roll
The electoral roll to be used for this by-election closes on Monday 21 October 2024 and can be inspected during normal business hours from Monday 23 September 2024 at the above locations.
Enrolment for inclusion on the Residential Electoral Roll is conducted through the Electoral Commission. Applications for enrolment should be made through your local postal agency or at www.vote.nz
Enrolment for inclusion on the Ratepayer Electoral Roll is conducted through the electoral office of Waikato District Council. Applications for enrolment can be made on the prescribed form available from the above sources.
Following closure of the roll, the electoral officer may, on application of any person who is or claims to be entitled to be enrolled or any other person or otherwise, make any necessary corrections to the names, addresses, abbreviations, or marks appearing in the electoral roll.
