If you haven’t received your voting papers in the post yet, you will need to cast a special vote in this year’s local elections.
You will also need to cast a special vote if:
- you haven’t yet enrolled to vote
- your voting pack is lost or spoilt, and you need a replacement
- you are on the unpublished electoral roll
- your address or personal details on the electoral roll are out of date
Electoral Officer Dean Heiford said the best option was to come into Council’s offices in Blenheim. If that is not possible, email election@marlborough.govt.nz or phone 03 520 7400. Special votes can be made at Council during normal business hours.
“Council’s reception at 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim will also be open to assist people with special votes or drop offs from 9am to 12 noon on election day - Saturday 11 October, in person only, not by phone,” Mr Heiford said.
Voting closes at midday on Saturday, 11 October.
“Voters should post their completed voting papers by 7 October at the very latest to ensure they are received in time to be counted. Alternatively, drop your voting papers into one of the orange voting bins located around Marlborough,” he said.
Mr Heiford said exercising the right to vote was important.
“If you’re not yet enrolled, it’s not too late. You can still enrol right up until Friday 10 October, the day before the polls close. It’s easy - just go to www.vote.nz.”
Voting in Marlborough is by the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.
“You rank the candidates in your order of preference. Put a 1 beside the candidate you like best, then a 2 beside your second choice, a 3 by your third choice, and so on. You can vote for as many or as few candidates as you like,” he said.
Go to more information on the 2025 Council Election webpage
