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Key election dates

The next local body elections will be held in 2022. Key dates will be published closer to that time.

Please see DIA Website on Local Elections

Local elections are conducted under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and Local Electoral Regulations 2001.

Need help?

For further information regarding Tasman District Council elections and by-elections, please contact:

Sandra Hartley - Electoral Officer
Phone: 03 543 8554
Email: sandra.hartley@tasman.govt.nz
189 Queen Street, Richmond, Private Bag 4, Richmond, 7050

Nominations received for the Motueka Ward by-election

Jennifer Beatson
Maxwell Clark
Tania Corbett
Barry Dowler
Nick Hughes
Elisabeth Siegmund
Gary Watson

Introduction: Standing in Tasman District

Tasman District Council kaihautū Harvey Ruru introduces this series of videos on how you can represent the people of Tasman.

Standing for local government

Learn how to be a candidate for Council or a Community Board.

Elected member skills and behaviours

How to be successful as an elected member and what sort of support will be available to help you.

How councils work

Find out about how councils work and are funded.

Nomination requirements and campaigning

Learn about the next steps if you have decided to stand for local government.

The first month after elections

What to expect if you are successfully elected.