Voting opens on Monday 9 March and closes at 12 noon on Thursday 9 April 2026.
For information on:
- who can vote
- how to return your voting papers
- what to do if you do not receive your voting papers
visit How to vote in the Papatoetoe Subdivision election.
What to do if someone asks for your voting papers
If anyone asks for your voting papers:
- do not hand them over under any circumstances
- report it immediately to the Electoral Officer at info@electionservices.co.nz or call 0800 922 822.
Voting papers are personal and must only be handled by you.
What to do if you receive someone else's voting papers
You may receive voting papers for someone who no longer lives at your address. If this happens:
- do not open the envelope.
- cross out the address window
- write GNA (Gone No Address) on the envelope
- put it into a NZ Post box or one of our vote boxes.
This helps us keep the electoral roll accurate.
If you see something that is not right – report it
If you witness suspicious activity, such as someone:
- going through letterboxes on your street
- door knocking to ask for voting papers
report it immediately to the Electoral Officer at info@electionservices.co.nz or call 0800 922 822.
You can also report it to police by calling 105.