Stand for Horowhenua - Foxton

If you have thought about local politics and having a say in the future of your district, then find out more about standing as a candidate to become a community board member, a councillor or even a mayor.

Horowhenua District Council will be holding workshops for prospective candidates in this year’s local government elections at 5:30pm on Tuesday 25 June at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom in Foxton, and at 5:30pm on Thursday 27 June in Council Chambers at 126 Oxford Street in Levin.

This is an opportunity for people interested in standing in the 2019 elections to learn more about the nomination and election processes and the roles of councils and elected members. It’s also a chance to have any questions answered.

Nominations for candidates for the 11 positions available on Horowhenua District Council and the five elected positions available on the Foxton Community Board open on 19 July 2019 and close on 16 August 2019.  Voting papers will be sent out from 20 September 2019 and must be received by the electoral officer by noon on Election Day, 12 October 2019.

A range of elected members are needed of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds to represent the diversity of our community.

Find further information about standing as a candidate on our website, or vote2019.co.nz or contact your electoral officer.

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Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 92 Main Street, Foxton, 4814, View Map