A by-election is being held in the the Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward to elect a replacement for Jako Abrie, who resigned earlier this month. Photo / File
A by-election is being held in the the Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward to elect a replacement for Jako Abrie, who resigned earlier this month. Photo / File
Key dates have been announced for next year's Tauranga City Council by-election.
The by-election is being held in the city's Ōtūmoetai/Pyes Pa ward to find a replacement for former councillor Jako Abrie who resigned earlier this month.
The first key date is November 24 when nominations will open for candidatesand Ōtūmoetai/Pyes Pa residents are encouraged to enrol to vote.
Electoral officer Warwick Lampp said, in practice, people could already visit the Electoral Commission's website to check their enrolment details and enrol to vote.
"Most people will already be enrolled, as the same electoral roll was used for last month's general election," he said.
"If you're not sure about your enrolment, I'd encourage you to visit the Electoral Commission's website to make sure you're able to have your say when voting starts."
Also on November 24, nominations will open for people wishing to stand for council in the by-election.
People can vote in the by-election only if they are enrolled in Ōtūmoetai/Pyes Pa or pay rates on a property in the ward but live outside it.
The council's webpage www.tauranga.govt.nz/elections/ward-boundaries has a ward boundary map and a search tool to help people determine which ward they are in.
