As a result of a resignation, an extraordinary vacancy occurred in the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision) of the Whakatāne District Council. A by-election was required to be held to fill the vacancy.
The by-election was conducted under the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 and was undertaken by Independent Election Services Ltd, under contract to the Whakatāne District Council.
Nominations
Nominations for the vacancy opened on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 and closed at noon on Wednesday, 24 May 2017.
Nominations received
- Te Waiti Rangiwai
Declaration of result of by-election
As the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies, Te Waiti Virginia Rangiwai is declared duly elected to the Murupara Community Board (Galatea-Waiohau subdivision).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 26 April 2017 | Public notice of By-Election and Inspection of Electoral Roll [Sec 42, 52, LEA] |
| Wednesday, 26 April 2017 | Nominations open Roll open for inspection [Sec 42, LEA] |
| Wednesday, 24 May 2017 | Nominations close (12 noon) Roll closes [Sec 42, LEA] |
Electoral donations and expenses
Te Waiti Rangiwai expenses - (PDF, 201 KB)