2026 Councillor By-election

Voting is now open for the extraordinary vacancy for a Councillor for the Chatham Islands Council.

You candidates are:

  • DAYMOND Jack
  • JOHANSON Alfie
  • LANAUZE Loretta
  • MURCHIE Georgia
  • WAIRUA Wigs

As the number of candidates exceeds the number of vacancies, a voting process is required and will be conducted by postal voting using the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system.

Voting is open Monday 17 August 2026 until midday on Friday 18 September 2026.

You can cast your votes to the voting box in the Council reception area.

Enrolment and Special Voting Arrangements

Residential electors within the Chatham Islands Council area who are not listed on the final electoral roll for this by-election can enrol or amend their enrolment details on the electoral roll on or before 4pm Thursday 17 September 2026:

Chatham Islands Council ratepayers who live outside the Chatham Islands Council area and who are not listed on the final electoral roll for this by election can enrol on or before 4pm Thursday 17 September 2026 by completing and returning a ratepayer enrolment form, available from the Chatham Islands Council office or website.

Special voting facilities for the by-election will be available from the Chatham Islands Council office, 13 Waitangi Tuku Road, Chatham Islands during normal office hours between Monday 17 August and 12 noon on Friday 18 September 2026.