One week before nominations close for Te Puke by-election
Are you still thinking about putting your name forward to be Te Puke’s next Community Board Member? There are only seven days left to do so.
Nominations for the role have been open for the last two weeks and will remain open until midday on Thursday 7 September.
Being a Community Board Member is an incredible privilege and demonstrates the commitment that members have to their region.
Our Community Board Members foster strong networks and relationships with the community, stay connected and informed on local issues and pass information onto Council to influence change for the betterment of Te Puke.
To be eligible to stand for election, you must be enrolled to vote, and be a New Zealand citizen. Nominees must also be nominated by two voting residents of the Te Puke Community Board area.
Does this sound like you? Get your nomination in now.
If more than one candidate is nominated before midday Thursday 7 September, then it will go to a postal ballot. Residents in the Te Puke Community Board area will then be asked to choose their newest representative in October.
Nomination papers are now available from the following locations:
- Te Puke Library and Service Centre, 130 Jellicoe Street
- Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Main Office, Barkes Corner, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga
- Council's by-election webpage
- Electoral 0800 number – 0800 922 822
By-election key dates:
- Nominations close/roll closes midday Thursday 7 September
- Voting opens Thursday 12 October
- Voting closes midday Friday 3 November
