Seven nominations have been received to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Central Ward of the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board. The confirmed candidates are:
| ANTONY | Clive | Independent Citizens |
| BURKE | Faimeh | Independent |
| DONOVAN | Celeste | Independent |
| GAUTAM | Sunita | Labour |
| HAWKER | Wayne | Independent |
| LONSDALE | Paul | Independent |
| STRINGER | John | Independent |
An election is therefore required to determine the successful candidate and will be conducted by postal voting using the first past the post electoral system. Voting will open on Thursday 24 September and will close at noon on Friday 16 October 2020.
Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements
Residents within the Central Ward who are not listed on the final electoral roll for this election can enrol by calling 0800 36 76 56, visiting the Electoral Commission Website (www.vote.nz(external link)) or obtaining enrolment forms at postshops or Christchurch Council libraries or offices up to 4pm Thursday 15 October 2020.
Ratepayers of the Central Ward who live outside the Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board area and who are not on the final electoral roll for this election can obtain ratepayer elector enrolment forms from the Christchurch City Council Electoral Officer or website and enrol up to 4pm on Thursday 15 October 2020.
Special voting facilities for the above election will be available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm between Thursday 24 September and noon on Friday 16 October 2020 from:
- Christchurch City Council Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
- Linwood Library and Service Centre (Customer Services Desk), Eastgate Mall, 1st Floor, Cnr Buckleys Road and Linwood Avenue
Special voting papers can also be requested from the Electoral Officer on
03 941 8581 or jo.daly@ccc.govt.nz
Jo Daly
Electoral Officer
Christchurch Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street 8013
PO Box 73016, Christchurch 8154
jo.daly@ccc.govt.nz
03 941 8581 ccc.govt.nz/elections