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Elections Hoardings in the Far North District

There are rules and regulations with regard to the location of hoardings, the density of hoardings and the processes and policy the Council follows.

An election sign is defined as "Any sign incorporating a political party logo or name or slogan or any politician's or candidate's name or photo".

The Policy does not allow the erection of any election hoarding on any street or council owned utility, park etc which means no sign can be erected on Council's property, they may be erected on private property only (Owners permission required).

The Electoral Act allows candidates to erect an election hoarding that covers no more than 3 square metres on an private property for no more than 8 weeks.

The Council has the right to remove any sign which is deemed to be a hazard to traffic or person/property.

Signs erected on State Highways where the speed limit is 70kph or more require specific permission from Transit NZ.

Signs erected on State Highways where the speed limit is 70kph or less must comply with Transit NZ requirements, which are as follows:

  • Signs must not be reflectorised
  • Signs must not be on or adjacent to motorways or be erected in a manner that will create distraction or danger to road users.
  • Signs must not imitate official traffic signs
  • Vehicle mounted signs on State Highways are discouraged.

If you wish to complain about an election hoarding.

Contact the Council using our normal contact details. Please supply the following information to a Customer Service Officer.

  • What is the address of the property or the location/s where the sign/s are located?
  • Is it along a State Highway? Which speed zone?
  • What type of sign is it?
  • How long has the sign been up?
  • What are your main concerns?
  • Which candidate does the sign belong to?
  • Any other relevant details

Council Monitoring Officers or where applicable a representative from Transit New Zealand, will investigate the situation and advise what action (if any) will be taken.

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