Standing for Council in Election 2007

Local body elections occur every three years. The last election was held in October 2007. If you are interested in standing for Council during the next election cycle, or if you want more information on voting or local government, you can find answers on these pages.

Election results for 2007 - 2010

Kerry Marshall finished ahead of a field of eight candidates for the job of leading the city for the next three years. Full election results for Mayor, Council, and District Health Board can be found by clicking here.

Timetable

Local body election years have specific timetables for deadlines to stand and vote. Learn more about general election timeframes.

Am I able to run for elective office?

To be a candidate for election the person concerned must be a New Zealand citizen and on the Parliamentary Electoral Roll somewhere in New Zealand. S/he must be nominated by two people who are on the Parliamentary Electoral roll for Nelson.

How to know if I can vote in the election

The basic right to vote is based on being a resident of Nelson. Residents can enrol on the Parliamentary Electoral Roll at any time. They do this at the Registrar of Electors’ office which is in the Post Office on the corner of Trafalgar and Halifax. However ratepayers who live outside Nelson are also eligible to become voters.

Local Government New Zealand

Visit LGNZ's web site for information on standing for Council, voting requirements, and other important election news and dates. Go to LGNZ's website.

Contact

If you have additional queries, please contact Administration Adviser by email or telephone on +64 3 546 0436.