As the result of an extraordinary vacancy for Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) of Auckland Council, notice is given under section 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the following persons have been duly nominated:
- ALDER, Clare (Team Franklin)
- CALDWELL, Chris
- CORLETT, Nick
- VAN DER LAAN, Tom (Independent)
As there are more candidates than there are vacancies to be filled, an election will be held between the listed candidates on Wednesday 10 June 2026, under the first-past-the-post (FPP) electoral system by postal vote.
Issue of voting documents
Voting documents will be posted to electors of the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) from Monday 11 May 2026.
Return of voting documents
Voting documents must be returned no later than 12 noon, Wednesday 10 June 2026 to the electoral officer, Auckland Council.
Voting documents can be returned by post, or hand-delivered during normal business hours from Monday 11 May 2026 to the following locations:
- Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki
- Papakura Sir Edmund Hillary Library, 209 Great South Road, Papakura
- Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe
- The Electoral Office, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland.
Special voting
Special voting in terms of the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 may be exercised at the above times and locations or by phoning 0800 922 822, for one to be posted out.
Order of candidate names on voting documents
Candidate names will appear in alphabetical order on the voting documents pursuant to regulation 31 of the Local Electoral Regulations 2001.
Dated at Auckland, 31 March 2026
Dale Ofsoske
Electoral Officer
Auckland Council
Phone 09 973 5212 or 0800 922 822
Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland Central.