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How to return your voting papers
You can return your voting papers by:
- posting them in NZ Post box by Wednesday 3 June.
- dropping them in one of our vote boxes before 12 noon, Wednesday 10 June.
Your voting papers must reach us by 12 noon, Wednesday 10 June.
If you do not receive your voting papers
If you have not received your voting papers by Thursday 14 May, contact the Electoral Office at info@electionservices.co.nz or call 0800 922 822.
The Electoral Office can:
- confirm your eligibility
- explain how to cast a special vote.
How to cast a special vote
If you have not received your voting papers, you may be able to cast a special vote. You can:
- request a special voting pack by post, or
- cast a special vote at:
- Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town CentreSunset Terrace, East Tāmaki
- Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe.
How the winners are decided
All local government organisations holding elections within the Auckland area use the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system.
First Past the Post electoral system
When voting in a First Past the Post election, you tick the name of the candidate(s) you want elected. You get the same number of votes as there are positions available. For example, if there are three positions, you can vote for three candidates.
When the votes are counted, the candidates with the most votes are elected.
