As a result of a recent resignation, an extraordinary vacancy has
occurred in the Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust and a by-election is
now required to fill the vacancy.
The by-election for the one vacancy will be held on Tuesday 1
August 2023. It will be conducted by postal vote. The first past the post (FPP) electoral system will be used for the
by-election.
How can I be nominated?
Nominations for these positions will open on Monday 8 May
2023 and close at noon on Tuesday 6 June 2023.
Nomination papers will be available during this period from:
- the Te Kauwhata Library, 1 Main Road, Te Kauwhata
- online
- by telephoning the electoral office on 0800 922 822.
To be eligible to stand for election, a candidate must be:
- enrolled as a Parliamentary elector; and
- reside in the Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust area; and
- nominated by two electors whose names appear on the
electoral roll within the Te Kauwhata Licensing Trust area.