As the result of a resignation of a member, an extraordinary vacancy has occurred in the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) of Auckland Council.
Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 10 June 2026, a by-election will be held under the first-past-the-post electoral system by postal vote for one member of the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision).
Nominations
Candidates must be nominated on a nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Tuesday 3 March 2026 from:
- by phoning 0800 922 822
- at www.voteauckland.co.nz
- the Electoral Office, Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland.
Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or any electoral official at any of the above locations, no later than 12 noon, Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cash, eftpos or bank transfer). A candidate may submit a photo and a candidate profile statement with their nomination paper for inclusion with the voting documents being sent to electors.
An attachment to the nomination paper outlines rules and procedures governing candidate profile statements and photos.
Electoral roll
The electoral roll to be used for this by-election closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026 and can be inspected during normal business hours from Tuesday 3 March 2026 at the above locations.
Enrolment for inclusion on the Residential Electoral Roll is conducted through the Electoral Commission. Applications for enrolment should be made by accessing www.vote.nz or phoning 0800 36 76 56.
Enrolment for inclusion on the Ratepayer Electoral Roll is conducted through the electoral office of Auckland Council. Applications for enrolment can be made on the prescribed form available at the above location, www.ratepayer.co.nz or by phoning 0800 922 822.
Following closure of the roll, the electoral officer may, on application of any person who is or claims to be entitled to be enrolled or any other person or otherwise, make any necessary corrections to the names, addresses, abbreviations or marks appearing in the electoral roll.
Dated at Auckland, 3 March 2026
Dale Ofsoske Electoral Officer
Auckland Council
Phone 09 973 5212 or 0800 922 822
Level 2, 198 Federal Street, Auckland Central.