2001 New Zealand local elections

Local elections in New Zealand April 2024 February 2022 2001 New Zealand local elections New Zealand legislative true 1998 New Zealand local elections 1998 2004 New Zealand local elections 2004 13 October 2001 yes yes yes 86 of 86 councils Councils No majority no black 82 Christchurch 2021 People's Choice 1 1 Team West no Team West 1 yes yes yes 74 mayors, 874 local councillors, and 134 regional councillors Mayors Independent 70 Christchurch 2021 People's Choice 1 1 Team West no Team West 1 Terris' Team no Terris' Team 1 PR&RT no PR&RT 1 Local councillors Independent 691 New Zealand Labour Party 14 Christchurch 2021 People's Choice 13 11 Citizens and Ratepayers C&R 10 Team West no Team West 9 Independent Citizens Independent Citizens 7 Terris' Team no Terris' Team 5 City Vision City Vision 3 Hamilton First no Hamilton First 3 Howick Community Spirit no Howick Community Spirit 3 Papakura Vision no Papakura Vision 3 Papatoetoe Independents no Papatoetoe Independents 3 The Proven Team no The Proven Team 3 Three 4 North no Three 4 North 3 PR&RT no PR&RT 1 Alliance (New Zealand) 1 Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand 1 Other groups no orange 23 vacant no white 1 missing info no white 77 Regional councillors Independents 117 Christchurch 2021 People's Choice 6 Citizens and Ratepayers C&R 3 Advancing Auckland no Advancing Auckland 2 Team West no Team West 2 Independent Citizens Independent Citizens 1 Hutt 2020 no Hutt 2020 1 Terris' Team no Terris' Team 1 Hamilton First no Hamilton First 1 Elections The 2001 New Zealand local elections (mi Nga Pōtitanga ā-Rohe 2001) were triennial elections that were held ending 13 October 2001 to elect local mayors and councillors, regional councillors, and members of various other local government bodies. Key dates Key dates relating to the local elections were as follows:Local Elections and Polls Act 1976 (1976 No 144) 27 JulyNominations open24 AugustLast day of candidate nominations and withdrawals, closed at noon. Unopposed candidates are declared nominated to office.21–26 SeptemberPostal ballots to be sent out where required.13 OctoberPolling day – Polls open 9am to 7pm. Postal ballots must be returned to returning officer before poll close. Background July 2025 Voting system The 2001 local elections were the last occasion when first-past-the-post voting (FPP) was used exclusively. From the 2004 elections onwards, territorial authorities and regional councils could choose betw26 een FPP and the single transferable vote (STV) method.All you'll ever need to know about STV https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=3592038 10 May 2020 The New Zealand Herald 17 September 2004 District health board elections had to use STV from 2004 and were changed to at-large elections. Government confirms changes to DHB election process https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-confirms-changes-dhb-election-process Wellington New Zealand Government 18 December 2003 10 May 2020 Campaign July 2025 Results Regional councils Results of the 2001 New Zealand regional council elections The regional level of government in New Zealand is organised into areas controlled by regional councils. CouncillorsAndCouncilControl AffiliationOfCouncillorsByCouncil Territorial authorities Results of the 2001 New Zealand territorial authority elections The city and district level of government in New Zealand is organised into areas controlled by territorial authorities. Some of these also have the powers of regional governments and are known as unitary authorities. The Chatham Islands have their own specially legislated form of government. CouncillorsAndCouncilControl Councils AffiliationOfCouncillorsByCouncil Mayors All territorial authorities (including unitary authorities) directly elect mayors. MayoralElections District health boards District health boards (DHBs) were established in January 2001 through the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.District health boards https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/key-health-sector-organisations-and-people/district-health-boards Ministry of Health 13 April 2020 12 February 2020 At that time, the 21 DHBs had their boards appointed by the Minister of Health, Annette King. Each board has up to eleven members and seven of those are elected in local elections. As defined in section 7 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, board members for DHBs are to be elected as part of the local elections.Local Electoral Act 2001 http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2001/0035/latest/whole.html#DLM93441 10 May 2020 Parliamentary Counsel Office The 2001 local elections were thus the inaugural elections for the country's then 21 DHBs. Elections were based on candidacies in local wards. Analysis July 2025 Aftermath July 2025 Notes References * Local elections Category:October 2001 in New Zealand Category:2001 New Zealand local elections