Local Government elections (also referred to as Local Authority Elections) throughout New Zealand are held by postal vote every three years and run by the local authority (the Tasman District Council).
General Elections are run by the Electoral Commission (not the Tasman District Council).
Elections are conducted under the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Electoral Regulations 2001, and the Local Government Act 2002.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? To get fitter, maybe lose weight, what about standing for Tasman District Council or Community Board in this year’s local body election?
We can’t help with the first two, but we can with the third – and you can help shape the future of Tasman.
So, you’ve been thinking about it for a while? Maybe someone’s suggested it would be a good idea and you’d be good at it. Now’s the time to put those thoughts and suggestions into action!
Local government elections are happening throughout Aotearoa this year. Postal voting opens in late September and closes on election day, Saturday 11 October.
We’re encouraging people to step up and stand for the Council, or one of our two Community Boards, and continue to help shape this fantastic place that we call home.
Tasman District is a vast geographical area covering 9,786 square kilometres. It is divided into six wards, Golden Bay, Lakes-Murchison, Motueka, Moutere-Waimea, Richmond, and Te Tai o Aorere Māori Ward. There are also Community Boards in Golden Bay and Motueka.
People have many reasons for wanting to stand for Council or Mayor, but most have a powerful desire to represent and serve their community and leave a positive legacy for future Tasman residents.
Now is the time to think about putting your hand up as a local body candidate when nominations open on Monday 7 July.
