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Published on 19 August 2026
The by-election for the Ōamaru Ward seat left vacant by the passing of Councillor Jim Hopkins will take place on Friday 27 November 2026.
Nominations for the vacant seat will open on Thursday 20 August 2026.
The 2025 Candidate Handbook, used at the 2025 Local Government Elections, will be used for this by-election.
Information on how to become a candidate, how to register to vote, and the by-election processes will be available on the Waitaki District Council website from Thursday 20 August 2026.
As there is only one seat available, the electoral system will be First Past The Post (FPP) meaning the candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be deemed elected.
This by-election is managed and overseen by Electionz.com.
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