The by-election, by postal ballot, will be held on 17 February.
Other key dates:
- Nominations open: 24 November
- Nominations close: 12 noon, 22 December
- Voting starts: 26 January
- Voting closes: 12 noon, Saturday 17 February.
Deputy Electoral Officer Jennifer Parker says about 34,000 voters are registered in the ward which encompasses the central city along with Thorndon, Pipitea, Kelburn, Aro Valley, Highbury, Mt Cook, Mt Victoria and Oriental Bay. She encourages people to stand for the members of these communities.
“If you are passionate about the place we call home and want to help form the future of Wellington, then you should consider standing for this by-election. Standing for Council is a good way to represent your city – and be the voice at the table for your community.
“Good elections need good candidates. To stand you can be from any ethnicity, demographic and background, you just need to be a New Zealand citizen, on the electoral roll, and 18-years and over.
“As an elected member you will be responsible for many things that have a direct impact on the wider community including decision making on regulatory matters, preparing plans for the city’s future and sustainability, and setting rates and bylaws – does that sound like you?”
For more information about the by-election and to submit a nomination form visit our by-election page.