Information for Voters

Questions?

I am on the unpublished roll, can I vote?

If you’re registered on the unpublished roll, you'll need to cast a special vote because your details won't be on the printed electoral roll used to issue voting papers. Apply to the electoral officer at your local council to get your voting papers when voting opens on Friday 16 September 2022.

I am living overseas - Can I vote?

If you’re overseas, you can still take part in local elections. Just make sure you’re correctly enrolled with an overseas postal address to get your voting papers. You can’t download voting papers for local elections.

We own property in the Hurunui District, but don’t live there. Can I vote there?

If you own property within a local council area, but usually live outside this area, you can apply to go on the ratepayer roll. You can then vote in the area where you pay rates, and the area where you live. One vote per household.

To get yourself on the Non-resident ratepayer role you can can use the Electionzn.com Ratepayer Portal to register online.