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Candidate Nominations For By-Election Opening 12 February
Following the resignation of Cr Jamie Falloon at the beginning of February, the by-election process for the vacant Whakaoriori Masterton District Council at-large seat is now underway.
Candidate nominations open on Thursday (12 February) for one month, with postal voting beginning in midApril, and closing at 12 noon on Friday, 22 May.
Candidates must be on a New Zealand electoral roll and nominated by two people eligible to vote in the Masterton District – on the General or Māori rolls for Masterton District. Everyone on these rolls is eligible to vote in the by-election.
People can check or update their enrolment details on the Electoral Commission website or copies of the Masterton District Preliminary Electoral Roll will be available for inspection at Masterton District Library (45 Chapel Street), or Council offices at 161 Queen Street, or Waiata House (27 Lincoln Road) and at the Castlepoint and Riversdale Beach Stores.
Key dates:
Thursday 12 February Nominations open
Thursday 12 March Nominations close
Monday 20 April Voting opens - delivery of voter packs begins
Monday 18 May Last day to post votes back in mail
Friday 22 May, 12noon Voting closes at 12noon
Friday 22 May, 2pm Progress results released
Monday 25 May Preliminary results released
Tuesday 26 May Final results announced, published on Council website
Mayor Bex Johnson encourages community members who want to make a meaningful contribution to the future of the District to consider standing.
“Being part of the Council allows you to represent your community and help shape the future of Masterton, so we remain responsive to the needs of our people,” said.
“It’s an exciting opportunity, and we welcome nominations from all walks of life to ensure the full diversity of our community is reflected.
“It’s also very important that our communities get out and vote when the time comes. If you didn’t vote last time, or you’re not yet enrolled, make sure you get enrolled and have your say during the byelection.”
More information about the byelection will be available on the Masterton District Council website – www.mstn.govt.nz – and will be updated throughout the process.
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