19 Feb 2018

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Nominations are now open for a position on the Lyttelton subdivision of the Banks Peninsula Ward.

The by-election will be held on Wednesday, 16 May and follows the recent resignation of Banks Peninsula Community Board Chairperson Christine Wilson.

Nominations must be received by Electoral Officer Jo Daly by midday on Tuesday, 20 March.

“Our community boards have an important role representing and advocating for their communities. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about local issues to put their name forward and make a difference,” Ms Daly says.

Nomination forms are available online, from the Lyttelton Library and Customer Services at 18 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton and at the ground floor reception of the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street.

Candidates are encouraged to include a profile statement and recent photograph with their nominaton form. These will be sent out with voting papers. 

An election will only be held if there is more than one candidate. The election will be conducted by postal vote using the first past the post system.

Voting papers will be sent to enrolled Lyttelton Subdivision residents from 24 April to 28 April. Voting closes at midday on Wednesday, 16 May.

Anyone who is a New Zealand citizen, aged over 18 years and enrolled on the Parliamentary Electoral Roll is eligible to stand as an electoral candidate. They must be nominated by two people, both of whom must be over 18 years old and enrolled to vote in the Lyttelton Subdivision of the Banks Peninsula Ward. They must also pay a $200 deposit.

The preliminary electoral roll for the Lyttelton Community Subdivision is open from Tuesday, 20 February for people to check if they are enrolled to vote. Updates to the roll will close at 4pm on Tuesday, 20 March.

Electors may enrol or update their details by calling 0800 ENROL NOW (0800 36 76 56), visiting elections.org.nz or completing an enrolment form available from an NZ Post agency.

For more information about the local body elections please see our website or phone Jo Daly on 03 941 8581.