By-election for Riccarton-Wigram Community Board member

Following the recent passing of Riccarton-Wigram Community Board member Ishwar Ganda Q.S.O, a by-election will be held on Friday 22 June 2012 for the vacant position.

Nominations for the position of Community Board member for the Riccarton-Wigram Ward are now open and they will close at 12 noon on Thursday 3 May 2012. Nomination forms are available from the Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road and at Ground Floor Reception Civic Office, 53 Hereford Street.

The preliminary electoral roll for Riccarton-Wigram is now open for people to check if they are enrolled to vote. The roll will close on Thursday 3 May 2012.

Voting papers will be sent to enrolled Riccarton-Wigram residents from Wednesday 30 May to Monday 4 June 2012. Voting closes 12 noon on Friday 22 June 2012.  

Enrolment forms are available from http://www.elections.org.nz/enrolment/how-to-enrol/enrol-form.html, by free texting your name and address to 3676, from any Postshop or by calling 0800 ENROL NOW (0800 36 76 56). You can also check your details and enrol at http://www.elections.org.nz/app/enrol.