Vote 2022 – Nominate and enrol

Pre-election report

Our Pre-election report is now available on our website. This is essential reading for anyone considering standing for Council as it provides context for the work that Council is undertaking and information about current reforms. The Pre-election report also provides current and forecast financial information for the next triennium.

Nomination forms

Nominations for Council open on Friday 15 July 2022 and close at midday (12pm) on Friday 12 August.

Elections will be held for:

1 Mayor
3 councillors to represent the Hokitika Ward
3 councillors to represent the Northern Ward
2 councillors to represent the Southern Ward

Elections will also be conducted for other organisations within the Westland District Council area. These include the West Coast Regional Council and Development West Coast.

Nomination forms for each organisation are available on our website.

Enrol

Enrolment packs for the Local Government elections have been sent out. If you are enrolled and have not received a pack you might need to update your details with the Electoral Commission. If you can’t do it online call 0800 36 76 56 or freetext your name and address to 3676 to get a form sent to you in the mail.

If you’re not enrolled and are 18 years old (or turn 18 before the election), a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and have lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more at some time in your life you should enrol to vote.

Enrol online here, or use the details above to contact the Electoral Commission.