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As the number of nominations received 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 will open on Monday 17 August 2026 and voting will close at midday on Friday 18 September 2026.
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.
Jo GuiseElectoral Officer – Chatham Islands CouncilPO Box 24, Chatham Islands 8942secretary@cic.govt.nz(03) 305 0033cic.govt.nz
