Local Government Elections
2010 Local Government Elections
Please click here for the 2010 local body elections timetable, and here for a fact sheet.
Please note!! The representation review currently underway may result in some boundary modifications within the District. Council is currently awaiting the Local Government Commission's determination on its review; the outcome is expected in mid-March and will be posted on this website.
Ratepayer Electors
Do you normally reside outside the Northland Region, Far North District or a Community Board area, but pay rates on a property there? If so, you may be eligible to register as a ratepayer elector to vote on all or some of the issues. For more information, and an enrolment form, please click here. Please note the form should be returned as soon as possible. The Preliminary Electoral Roll will close on 7 July 2010 and the Final Electoral Roll will close on 20 August 2010.
More Information?
For details about the Far North District Council's elections, electoral legislation, enrolling to vote, electoral roll, and our electoral system, please contact us.
General Information about Election Hoardings
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".
Council policy does not allow the erection of any election hoarding on any street or Council's property. Hoardings may howver be erected on private property, provided the Owner agrees.
The Electoral Act 2001 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.
Council Policy 2112 - Election Hoardings (14Kb PDF)
Guidelines For Managing Electioneering Signs On State Highways (31Kb PDF)
Complaints about Election Hoardings
If you wish to complain about an election hoarding, please contact us. You may be asked for the following information:
- 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
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