In this section
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Local Elections 2019
Here you will find out what roles are to be contested in the local election, how many candidates get elected and key election dates.
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Enrol
You need to be enrolled on either the residential or ratepayer electoral roll to vote. Read about enrolment here.
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Candidate Preparation
The videos here will give you an insight in to what you can expect in the roles of local government.
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Stand for local elections
Find out how to nominate, candidate qualifications, candidate restrictions and campaigning information.
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2019 Election Candidates
Nominations received to date for the 2019 local elections for Timaru District Council, South Canterbury District Health Board and the Geraldine Licensing Trust.
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Vote
Every vote counts. Find out more about voting and specials votes in the 2019 local election here.
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Previous Elections
Results and Information from previous Timaru council elections and by-elections.
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Not in Timaru District?
Links to election information from our neighbouring councils.
Local Elections 2019
Local Elections for City, District and Regional Councils, District Health Boards and Licensing Trusts will be held on Saturday 12 October 2019.
Local Elections in the Timaru District
| Local Authority | Electoral System | No. of Candidates elected |
|---|---|---|
| Timaru District Council | ||
| Mayor | First Past The Post (FPP) | 1 |
| Council (9 Councillors): | ||
| FPP | 1 Councillor |
| FPP | 2 Councillors |
| FPP | 6 Councillors |
| Geraldine Community Board | FPP | 6 Members |
| Pleasant Point Community Board | FPP | 5 Members |
| Temuka Community Board | FPP | 5 Members |
| Environment Canterbury (South Canterbury/Ĺtuhituhi Constituency) | FPP | 2 Members |
| South Canterbury District Health Board | Single Transferable Vote (STV) | 7 Members |
| Geraldine Licensing Trust | FPP | 6 Members |
Information of interest to voters and candidates will be placed on these webpages as it becomes available. You can read more about elections on the following pages:
Key Dates
Key dates for the 2019 local elections are:
| By 19 July 2019 | Public notice of election,calling for nominations, roll open for inspection |
| Friday 19 July 2019 | Nominations open. Electoral Roll opens for inspection. |
| Friday 16 August 2019 | Nominations close at 12 NOON. Electoral Roll closes. |
| Wed 21 August 2019 (as soon as practicable) | Public notice of day of election, candidates’ names |
| 20 - 25 September 2019 | Delivery of voting documents |
| 20 September – 12 October 2019 | Voting and Special voting period. Early processing period. |
| 12 October 2019 | Election Day (voting closes at 12 Noon). Progress/Preliminary results announced. |
| 12 - 17 October 2019 | Official Count |
| 17 - 23 October 2019 (as soon as practicable) | Declaration of Final Result/Public Notice of results |
The elections you can vote in depend on where you live in the district. The elections are held by postal vote.
The Timaru District Council and Geraldine Licensing Trust elections are conducted under the First Past the Post (FPP) system. The South Canterbury District Health Board elections are conducted using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. More information on the STV system can be found at www.stv.govt.nz.
The elections are conducted under the:
- Local Electoral Act 2001;
- Local Electoral Regulations 2001;
- NZ Public Health and Disability Act 2000;
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012;
- Local Government Act 2002
Public Notices
Pre-Election Report
Council have completed a pre-election report. Refer here for further information.
Elections - Frequently Asked Questions
Keep an eye on these pages for further updates.