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Past elections
Pōtitaka o Mua
On this page you will find the results of past local body elections and by-elections.
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2023 Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward By-Election
As a result of the resignation of Councillor Neeta Shetty, an extraordinary vacancy on the Council exists pursuant to section 177 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 (‘the Act’). The Act requires that if a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of a local authority more than 12 months before the next triennial general election, the vacancy must be filled by an election under this Act.
Voting for the Arrowtown-Kawarau by-election closed on 5 May 2023.
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WHITE, Melissa: 771 (elected)
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GLOVER, John: 745
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Informal: 0
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Blank Voting Papers: 10
2022 Local Body Election
The 2022 Local Body Election was held on Saturday 8 October with voting closing at noon. Final results were announced at 4.30pm on Thursday 13 October. The voter return was 43.05%, being 12,092 votes, excluding special votes.
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LEWERS, Glyn: 4,382 (elected)
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MITCHELL, Jon: 3,796
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WENSLEY, Olivia: 2,531
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ANGUS, Al: 821
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SHETTY, Neeta: 541
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SHAND, Daniel: 201
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Informal: 20
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Blank Voting Papers: 200
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WONG, Matt: 2,338 (elected)
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WHITEHEAD, Esther: 1,972 (elected)
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BARTLETT, Gavin: 1,705 (elected)
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GLADDING, Niki: 1,626 (elected)
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NEWPORT, Peter: 1,101
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TURNHAM, Claire: 1,049
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DORNER, Tony: 625
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WESTON, Mary: 375
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CHERNISHOV, Stevey: 169
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Informal: 3
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Blank Voting Papers: 204
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- FERGUSON, Craig (Ferg): 2,540 (elected)
- GUY, Lisa: 1,893 (elected)
- SHETTY, Neeta: 1,542 (elected)
- HUNTER, Nell: 1,162
- WHITE, Melissa: 1,081
- DUVNJAK, Daniel: 202
- Informal: 2
- Blank Voting Papers: 140
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SMITH, Quentin: 3,583 (elected)
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BRUCE, Barry: 2,658 (elected)
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COCKS, Lyal: 2,464 (elected)
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TUCKER, Cody: 2,369 (elected)
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WELLINGTON, John: 2,141
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MCCARTHY, Ross: 1,879
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SHAND, Daniel: 792
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BURKE, Olly: 418
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Informal: 2
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Blank Voting Papers: 60
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TELFER, Simon: 3,324 (elected)
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BRUCE, Barry (Withdrawn): 2,745
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HADFIELD, Chris: 2,478 (elected)
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COCKS, Lyal (Withdrawn): 2,343
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WELLINGTON, John: 2,182 (elected)
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JOLL, Linda: 1,951 (elected)
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HAY, Emily Rose: 625
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Informal: 1
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Blank Voting Papers: 142
Section 88A of the Local Electoral Act provides that if a person is declared to be elected as a member of the council, and that person is also declared to be elected as a member of a community board, that person must be treated as having vacated office as a member of the community board.
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All election candidates are required by Section 112A of the Local Electoral Act 2001 to provide a return of their electoral donations and expenses.
Mayoral candidates
Queenstown-Whakatipu Ward
Wānaka-Upper Clutha Ward
Arrowtown-Kawaray Ward
Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board
CloseCentral Otago Health Inc
Daily returns from the 2022 Local Body Election can be found via the Electionz.com website.
2021 Queenstown-Whakatipu Ward By-election
As a result of the resignation of Councillor John MacDonald, an extraordinary vacancy on the Council exists pursuant to section 177 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 (‘the Act’). The Act requires that if a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of a local authority more than 12 months before the next triennial general election, the vacancy must be filled by an election under this Act.
Voting for the Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward by-election closed on 11 June.
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WHITEHEAD, Esther: 1,849 (elected)
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WILSON, Phil: 1,590
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RUTHERFORD, Emily: 408
2019 Local Body Election
The last local body election was in 2019 and voting closed on Saturday 12 October. The final results saw a voter return of 47.02%, being 11,522, excluding special votes.
NB: An 'informal' vote is when a voter has not clearly indicated the option they have voted for.
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BOULT, Jim: 6,175 (elected)
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KIDDLE, Nik: 3,999
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ANGUS, Al: 1,344
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Informal: 8
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Blank: 321
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FERGUSON, Craig 'Ferg': 3,497 (elected)
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MILLER, Valerie: 3,116 (elected)
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CLARK, Penny: 3,005 (elected)
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MACDONALD, John: 2,833 (elected)
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GLADDING, Niki: 2,346 (elected)
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LEWERS, Glyn: 2,183 (elected)
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MASON, AJ: 2,183
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FAUL, Peter: 2,054
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GLOVER, John: 2,021
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SCANNELL, Grant: 1,373
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Informal: 4
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Blank: 127
Note: Following a recount, the tie between Glyn LEWERS and AS MASON was decided by lot (a coin toss) on 31 October 2019 pursuant to Regulation 58(5) of the Local Electoral Act 2001.
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SMITH, Quentin: 3,373 (elected)
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MACLEOD, Calum: 2,663 (elected)
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SHAW, Niamh (Neeve): 2,522 (elected)
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BRUCE, Barry: 1,970
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HAWORTH, Lincoln: 1,797
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WALTHEW, Cherilyn: 1,166
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Informal: 20
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Blank: 70
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BRUCE, Barry: 2,899 (elected)
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HADFIELD, Chris: 2,778 (elected)
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BATTSON, Jude: 2,601 (elected)
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TAYLOR, Ed: 2,556 (elected)
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COCKS, Lyal: 2,322
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EAST, Barbara: 2,186
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Informal: 1
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Blank: 173
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All election candidates are required by Section 112A of the Local Electoral Act 2001 to provide a return of their electoral donations and expenses.
Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward candidates
Wānaka Ward candidates
Arrowtown Ward candidates
CloseWānaka Community Board candidates
2017 Wānaka Community Board By-election
Voting closed on Friday 3 November 2017.
2017 Wānaka Ward By-election
Voting closed on Friday 28 July 2017.
2016 Local Body Election
Voting closed on Saturday 8 October 2016.
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Mayoral candidates
Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward candidates
Arrowtown Ward candidates
Wānaka Ward candidates
Wānaka Community Board candidates
CloseCentral Otago Health candidates