29 September 2016
Ballot boxes hit the road
Ballot boxes take to the street for a second week to encourage people to vote in the Waikato district.
This week drive-thru and mobile ballot boxes are in Huntly, Ngaruawahia and Raglan. Due to positive community feedback,
it will return next week at even more locations.
Drive-thru and mobile voting will move around 12 locations in the district next week and enable people to easily drop
their voting documents off during their daily routine.
Drive-thru voting in Matangi, Gordonton, Te Kowhai and Glen Massey will allow people to drive-up, drop completed voting
documents in the ballot box and drive off easily and quickly.
Mobile voting in Raglan, Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Pokeno, Tuakau, Port Waikato, Meremere and Te Kauwhata will mean ballot
boxes will be walked through the main street or be at convenient locations allowing people to walk-up and drop-off their
voting documents during their daily routine.
People can also drop off voting documents to a ballot box in most Waikato District Council offices and libraries.
So far this election, voting document returns have been slightly below 2013 return rates. As at today (29 September
2016), voting document returns was at 15.21% compared to 15.61% in 2013.
Waikato District Electoral Officer, Dale Ofsoske says although elections are held by postal vote it’s important to make
it as easy as possible for people to cast their vote and ensure it doesn’t get forgotten about.
Voting documents were delivered to all registered voters two weeks ago. People who have not received their documents
should contact the Electoral Office on 0800 922 822.
“With voting documents now out it is important to make sure you read, complete and post or deliver your voting document
in time,” says Mr Ofsoske.“Don’t leave it to the last minute. Make sure you post your vote back by Wednesday 5 October
2016 so it is received before the close of voting (noon Saturday 8 October 2016).”
Although electoral rolls have now closed, you can still enroll to vote (by 4pm Friday 7 October 2016) and request a
special voting document (bynoon, Saturday 8 October 2016).
For more information on how to enroll visit www.elections.org.nz, freephone 0800 36 76 56 or visit your local PostShop.
Mobile Voting Timetable:
DayTimeLocationMethodMonday11-2pm
11-2pm
12-1.30pmRaglan main street
Huntly main street
Ngaruawahia SupermarketMobile
Mobile
MobileTuesday7.00-9.00 am
4-5.30pm
11am-12.30pm
1pm-2.00pm
3-4.30pmMatangi
Matangi
Pokeno main street
Tuakau main street
Port WaikatoDrive-thru
Drive-thru
Mobile
Mobile
MobileWednesday12-1pmTe Kauwhata main streetMobileThursday7.30-9.00am
4-5.30pm
12-1pm
12-1pmGordonton Reserve
Gordonton Reserve
Glen Massey School
Te Kowhai SchoolDrive-thru
Drive-thru
Drive-thru
Drive-thruFriday12-1.30pm
12 – 2pmNgaruawahia Supermarket
Meremere libraryMobile
Mobile
For more information visit www.votewaikato.co.nz.
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