Local Government Elections
2007 Local Government Elections
The process for the 2007 triennial election of the Mayor, Councillors and Community Board members is complete.
Barring any by-elections in the interim, the next election will be held in October 2010. Council is required to conduct a representation review (i.e. its electoral arrangements) prior to August 2009; information about this process will be posted to our website as it becomes available, so please check back often.
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
Page created/updated: 13 August 2009 at 9:54 am
