Elections

Elections of local authority members are held once every three years by postal vote. In Waitaki, elections are held for Council, Community Boards and the Oamaru Licensing Trust. The elections are held under the Local Electoral Act 2001 and associated regulations.

Waitaki District Council, regional council, community board and licensing trust elections are conducted under the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system. For more information visit the local councils website.