Those planning to stand for the now-empty Mauao Maori seat on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have a few days left to get their nomination in.
Nominations close at noon on Monday, February 13.
The passing of councillor Awanui Black last year created the unexpected opening in the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
"To be eligible, fully completed nomination forms, accompanied by the nomination fee, must be delivered to one of the regional council's offices," electoral officer Robyn Garrett said.
If more than one nomination was received voting packs would be sent by mail to voters on the Mauao Maori electoral roll in March.
The by-election would be held from March 20 to April 11.
Only voters registered on the Maori electoral role in the Mauao Maori constituency would be eligible to vote.
The constituency extended from the top of the Kaimai Mamaku ranges to Waihi Beach and Otamarakau, including Katikati, Tauranga, Matakana, Te Puke, Maketu, Pongakawa and the surrounding areas.
Nomination criteria, forms and further information was available at www.boprc.govt.nz/byelection or email the electoral officer on elections@boprc.govt.nz