2013 New Zealand local elections

Local elections in New Zealand April 2024 February 2022 2013 New Zealand local elections New Zealand legislative true 2010 New Zealand local elections 2010 2016 New Zealand local elections 2016 12 October 2013 yes yes yes 77 of 78 councils Councils missing info no yes yes yes 67 mayors, ?? local councillors, and ?? regional councillors Mayors missing info no Local councillors missing info no Regional councillors missing info no Elections The 2013 New Zealand local elections (Māori: Nga Pōtitanga ā-Rohe 2013) were triennial elections that were held from 20 September until 12 October 2013 to elect local mayors and councillors, regional councillors, and members of various other local government bodies. 10 of New Zealand's 11 regions and 66 of the 67 cities and districts participated in the election. Key dates Key dates for the election as set out by the Electoral Commission are:Timeline for 2013 Local Elections http://www.elections.org.nz/events/2013-local-elections/timeline-2013-local-elections 18 September 2013 1 July 2013 Enrolment drive 4 July 2013 Householders who did not receive their enrolment pack need to take steps to enrol 16 July 2013 Last day for enrolment for postal voting 20 September 2013 Postal voting commences 11 October 2013 Last day to enrol to vote 12 October 2013 Election Day – Voting closes at 12 noon Background July 2025 Timing Political commentator Vernon Small thought that the government would likely try and combine the local elections with the asset sales referendum,Small Vernon 28 February 2013 It's hug-a-judge time for Key over asset sales ruling http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/8361765/Hug-a-judge-time-for-Key-over-asset-sales-ruling 2 March 2013 The Press A13 but this did not happen. Instead, the referendum was held via postal ballot between 22 November and 13 December.Bennett Adam 30 September 2013 Govt sets date for asset sale referendum http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11132400 30 September 2013 The New Zealand Herald Electoral systems The local elections were held using postal ballot. Most city and district councils and all but one regional council used the first-past-the-post (FPP) voting system, with the exception of Dunedin City Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Marlborough District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Porirua City Council and Wellington City Council.Voting and Becoming a Councillor http://www.localcouncils.govt.nz/lgip.nsf/wpg_url/About-Local-Government-Participate-In-Local-Government-Voting-and-Becoming-a-Councillor 18 September 2013 Department of Internal Affairs The Wellington Regional Council was the sole regional council that used the STV system. All District Health Boards used the STV system. Councils under Crown Commission Environment Canterbury and Kaipara District were under statutory management and no elections were held. Campaign July 2025 Elections Regional councils The regional level of government in New Zealand is organised into areas controlled by regional councils. Territorial authorities 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. Mayors All territorial authorities (including the unitary authorities) directly elected mayors. Analysis July 2025 Aftermath July 2025 References autocollapse * Category:2013 in New Zealand Category:October 2013 in New Zealand