Deadline for Whanganui local body election nominations approaching

Whanganui District Council chief executive Kym Fell says a pre-election report contains the latest information on projects as at the end of July 2019. Photo / Bevan Conley

Nominations for October's local body elections close at 12pm on Friday.

Whanganui District Council electoral officer Noeline Moosman said "it was important to ensure nominations were lodged early so that they can be checked and confirmed as being correct and complete prior to this closing date".

To help candidates and voters get a better understanding of WDC's current position and direction ahead of the local elections a pre-election report is available on their website.

A pre-election report is a requirement for all councils and must be prepared by the council's chief executive.

WDC chief executive Kym Fell said the report contained the latest information on projects as at the end of July 2019.

It also contains financial information as required under the Local Government Act 2002, including past and prospective financial statements.

This year's local elections will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2019.