Te Puke by-election voting closing soon

Voting for the Te Puke Community Board by-election is closing soon. File photo.

Voting for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Te Puke Community Board by-election will close next Friday, February 17 – but it's not too late to vote.

Two candidates, Richard McNair and Ron Spratt, are vying for their town's vote to secure the last of four seats on the community board.

The by-election was triggered following the October 2016 Council elections after two successful Te Puke Community Board candidates were elected as councillors to the Maketu-Te Puke Ward – leaving the board one member short.

To date, about 16 per cent of the 6831 electors have returned their voting documents, with one week to go.

If voting by post, voting documents must be received by the electoral officer no later than 12pm on Friday, February 17.

If mailing locally, post your documents by Monday, February 13, to ensure it arrives in time.

A polling place is available for the hand delivery of completed voting documents, and the issuing of special voting documents during business hours at the following locations:

  • Council's Main Office, Barkes Corner, 1484 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga;
  • Te Puke Library and Service Centre, 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke.

If anyone has not received their voting document and want to vote they should contact the electoral office on 0800 922 822.

For information on the by-election and candidates visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/elections

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2 comments

Go, Richard,

Posted on 10-02-2017 12:32 | By Chapsmate

I am pleased to see that Richard is campaigning on undoing the disaster in our main street.Thinking voters will support him!


Go Richard

Posted on 10-02-2017 14:42 | By Richard McNair

Thanks very much, I do appreciate your support and I look forward to hopefully being able to serve the people of Te Puke. Richard McNair


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