Māori Ward

Voting closed at 12noon, 23 June and final results have been confirmed by Council’s electoral officer for the Waipā Māori Ward by-election.

Waipā Māori Ward (1 vacancy)

The new councillor will be sworn in at the Council meeting on Friday, June 30.

To view the voter returns to date in the Waipā Māori Ward by-election, visit electionz.com/Waipa2023/returns

To view the voter returns to date in the Waipā Māori Ward by-election, visit electionz.com/Waipa2023/returns

Māori Wards provide a way for Māori to contribute to decision-making and have representation at Council. The newly created Waipā District Council Māori Ward Councillor will represent Māori in our community so that our decision-making is fairer and more inclusive. The establishment of Māori Ward guarantees that Māori will be represented at Council.
Only electors enrolled on the Māori electoral roll will be able to vote in this by-election.
The Māori ward councillor elected will represent the entire Waipā district.

For more information on the Māori ward see here.

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