Elections

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How to become an elected representative

You must be:

over 18 years of age
registered on the electoral roll
a New Zealand citizen

You will need to be nominated by two people who need to sign your nomination form. These two people must be on the electoral roll in the ward you wish to represent.

Nominations for all positions in the 2007 Local Body Elections closed at noon on Friday 24 August 2007.

In Auckland city, individuals can stand as independent candidates or under a particular party grouping. This is similar to the process that political parties have for candidates in parliamentary elections.

Candidates may wish to refer to the Local Electoral Act 2001 regarding the election issues at www.legislation.govt.nz.

Contact details

For further information please contact the electoral office:

Telephone:	(09) 379 2023
Fax:	(09) 307 7443
Email:	dale.ofsoske@aucklandcity.govt.nz
Write to:	Electoral officer Auckland City Council P O Box 5135 Wellesley Street Auckland

Updated July 2007