2010 Local Elections
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Triennial elections for elected members of all Local Authorities and District Health Boards throughout New Zealand are to be conducted, by postal vote, on Saturday 9 October 2010. |
The elections will be conducted under the provisions of:
- Local Electoral Act 2001 (and amendments)
- Local Electoral Regulations 2001 (and amendments)
- Local Government Act 2002
- New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 (and amendments)
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Election Timetable
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| Key Dates: |
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| 23 July |
Candidate nominations open |
| 23 July – 20 August |
Receipt of candidate nominations |
| 12 Noon 20 August |
Candidate nominations close and roll closes |
| 17 – 22 September |
Voting documents delivered by post |
| 17 September – noon 9 October |
Voting period (includes Special Voting) |
| 12 Noon 8 October |
Appointment of scrutineers |
| Midnight 8 October |
Removal of election signs |
| 12 Noon 9 October |
Close of voting |
| 9 October |
Preliminary results as soon as practicable after close of voting |
| 11 – 20 October |
Declaration of results |
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| Local Government Election Information and Related Documents |
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| Nominees Confirmed |
| Election Issues |
| Electoral Roll – Residential Roll and Ratepayer Roll |
| Voting and Special Votes |
| Candidate Information Booklet |
| Making a stand made easy – A candidate’s guide to local government is available from the Local Government New Zealand website |
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