It’s time for Eastern Bay residents to check they’re enrolled to vote in this year’s local elections.  

Over the next two weeks, the 3.6 million people on the electoral roll will be sent an enrolment pack in the mail to check their details are up to date.

“The local elections are held by a postal vote. Make sure you’re listed at the address where you live so you get your voting papers in the mail this October,” said Anusha Guler, deputy chief executive operations.

“Māori voters can choose to be on the Māori roll or the general roll for the local elections.

“You can’t change rolls in the three months before the elections, so if you would like to switch rolls, you need to do it by midnight July 10.”

Ms Galer said it was important for people to be enrolled and ready to have their say.

“Councils make decisions that affect our daily lives and communities on things like rates, rubbish collection, libraries, parks and public transport.”

When people receive the pack, they should check their details.

If they are correct, they are all set to vote.

If they need to be updated, change them on the form in the pack and send it back.

People can also enrol or update their details online at vote.nz.

“If you don’t get a pack by April 14, it means you’re not enrolled, or you need to update your address on the electoral roll,” she said

“This year, we’re also asking people to update their details with an email address and phone number to make it easier to move to digital communications in the future,” said Ms Guler.

April 1 - Electoral Commission starts enrolment drive
July  10 - Deadline for Māori to change rolls before the local elections
August  1 - People need to be enrolled by August 1 to receive voting papers in the mail  
September    -   Councils send out voting papers  
October  11  -  Voting closes at midday October