Mt Roskill by-election date confirmed

Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 3:26 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government

Rt Hon John Key

Prime Minister

11 October 2016

The Mt Roskill by-election will be held on Saturday 3 December, Prime Minister John Key confirmed today.

“I have been advised that given that Mr Goff’s resignation will take effect on 12 October, it is now appropriate to set a date for the by-election,” says Mr Key.

“The by-election Writ Day will be 2 November. The deadline for candidate nominations to be received will be midday on 8 November, and the last day for the return of the Writ will be 22 December.”

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