About by-elections
We hold by-elections to fill elected positions that have become vacant.
If a Governing Body or a local board member resigns or dies before their term ends, and it is more than 12 months before the next local election, a by-election will be held within the relevant ward or local board area to replace that member. If it is less than 12 months, the Governing Body or relevant local board votes on whether to leave the seat vacant or appoint someone directly.
Recent by-election results
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Ōtara subdivision) by-election
Lorenzo Kaisaro was elected with 1512 votes. The by-election voting period closed on 28 June 2023.