I declare the result of the Whakatāne District Council Māori Wards Poll held on Saturday 19 May 2018 to be as follows:
| Option | Votes received |
|---|---|
| For the establishment of Māori Wards | 4801 |
| Against the establishment of Māori Wards | 6004 |
(1 informal, 25 blank votes)
There was a 44.35% voting return.
Māori Wards will therefore not be introduced for at least the next two triennial elections (2019 and 2022) of the Whakatāne District Council.
Dale Ofsoske
Electoral Officer
Whakatāne District Council