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Notice of By-elections New Plymouth District Council for Clifton Community Board and Kaitake Community Board

PUBLISHED: 24 NOV 2025
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As a result of insufficient candidates at the 2025 triennial elections, extraordinary vacancies have occurred in the Clifton Community Board and the Kaitake Community Board.

Under section 120 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Tuesday 3 March 2026, by-elections will be held under the single transferable voting electoral system by postal vote for:

  • one member of the Clifton Community Board; and
  • one member of the Kaitake Community Board.


Nominations
Candidates must be nominated on the respective nomination paper obtainable during normal business hours from Monday 24 November 2025 from:

  • New Plymouth District Council Civic Centre, 84 Liardet Street, New Plymouth;
  • by phoning 0800 922 822;
  • www.npdc.govt.nz

Nominations of candidates must be in the hands of the electoral officer or an electoral official at the above location, no later than 12 noon, Monday 22 December 2025.

Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 GST inclusive (payable by cash, eftpos or bank transfer).

A candidate may submit a photo and a candidate profile statement with their nomination paper for inclusion with the voting document being sent to electors. An attachment to the nomination paper outlines rules and procedures governing candidate profile statements and photos.


Electoral Roll
The electoral roll to be used for these by-elections closes on Monday 22 December 2025 and can be inspected during normal business hours from Monday 24 November 2025 at the above location.

Enrolment for inclusion on the Residential Electoral Roll is conducted through the Electoral Commission. Applications for enrolment should be made by accessing www.vote.nz or phoning 0800 36 76 56.

Enrolment for inclusion on the Ratepayer Electoral Roll is conducted through the electoral office of New Plymouth District Council. Applications for enrolment can be made on the prescribed form available at the above location, www.ratepayer.co.nz or by phoning 0800 922 822.

Following closure of the roll, the electoral officer may, on application of any person who is or claims to be entitled to enrolled or any other person or otherwise, make any necessary corrections to the names, addresses, abbreviations, or marks appearing in the electoral roll.


Dated at New Plymouth
24 November 2025
Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer Independent Election Services Ltd for New Plymouth District Council

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Page last updated: 08:27am Mon 24 November 2025

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