Public consultation on our Initial Proposal for representation arrangements to remain as they are for the 2025 and 2028 elections is open now until Wednesday 4 September 2024...
Elections of local authority members are held once every three years by postal vote. In Waitaki, elections are held for Council, Community Boards and the Oamaru Licensing Trust. The elections are held under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and associated regulations.
Waitaki District Council, regional council, community board and licensing trust elections are conducted under the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system. For more information visit the local councils website.
Nominations for the Ahuriri By-Election closed on 22 December. As the number of nominations received did not exceed the number of vacancies, Mike King, Alan Pont and Karen Turner are declared elected unopposed.
Information for candidates standing in the Waitaki local government elections on campaigning and rules on temporary signs for electioneering purposes.
Find out who can vote in Waitaki District elections and how to enrol to vote in the elections.
View the progress, preliminary and final results of the 2022 Waitaki Local Government Elections as they become available.
Our Pre-election Report informs voters and potential candidates of the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing Waitaki. It also summarises Council's finances and how we fund our projects, services and facilities.
The Waitaki District Council elections are held for electoral positions in the Council, Community Boards and the Oamaru Licensing Trust.