The Council's Electoral Officer at work
The most recent local body election was held on Saturday 13 October 2007. The next election is scheduled for 9 October 2010.
2007 Election Results
The local body elections are your chance to have a say in decisions the Council makes that affect us all.
Elections for all local body authorities in New Zealand are held every three years. Wellington City Council uses the postal voting method.
The elections are conducted under the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 and the Local Government Act 2002.
In addition to voting for Wellington City Council, electors in Wellington city may also be eligible to vote for the following:
- Tawa Community Board
- Makara / Ohariu Community Board
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Capital and Coast District Health Board
- Hutt Mana Charitable Trust
Voting Documents Returned
This is a record of voter turnout for the Council's 2007 Local Body Election, tracking the progress of voter numbers and the percentage of possible voters in each of the Wellington wards.
2007 voting documents returned
General Election
Wellington City Council has guidelines for candidates and parties involved in the 2008 General Election.
Election Hoardings Guidelines
General information on New Zealand's 2008 General Election is available from:
Elections New Zealand website
Related Links
Department Details:
Democratic Services
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