The post box is your ballot box

If the future of your city, district or region is important then make sure you vote in this year's local body elections.

From Friday, all enrolled electors will receive their voting documents in the post. Voters have three weeks to choose the elected representatives they want and post back their voting documents.

Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer for four of the Auckland region’s eight councils, says elected representatives make choices that affect everything from the maintenance of parks to regional growth and planning.

“Voters should think carefully about the best people to represent them. Voting is important and easy to do.”

Mr Ofsoske says voters need to make their choices and get their votes in the post by Thursday 11 October.

“Remember this election, the post box is your ballot box.”

Elections are being held for:

mayor, councillors and community board members in your territorial authority (city or district)
Auckland Regional Council members
District Health Board members
and licensing trust members in some areas.

Voting closes at midday on Saturday 13 October, and some councils will have drop-off points on election day for those who have missed the postal deadline.

To contact your local electoral officer use the contact details on the following page or visit your council’s website.

Election spokespeople for councils in the Auckland region

Auckland Regional Council


Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer, ph (09) 379 2023
Glyn Walters, communications team leader , ph (09) 366 2000 extn 8114

Rodney District Council

Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer, ph (09) 379 2023
Mark Hanson, acting communications manager, ph 0800 426 5169 extn 3184, 021 425 740

Auckland City Council

Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer, ph (09) 379 2023
Joanne Perry, communications and marketing,
ph (09) 307 6023, 027 278 9092

Franklin District Council


Pam Hovelle, electoral officer, ph (09) 237 1394
Ken Dyer, communications manager, ph (09) 237 1362

Papakura District Council

Darryl Griffin, electoral officer, ph (09) 836 8000 extn 8263
Frances Harrison, public affairs advisor,
ph (09) 836 8000 extn 8461

Manukau City Council


Dale Ofsoske, electoral officer, ph (09) 379 2023
Mark Baker, communications advisor, ph (09) 295 2311, 027 442 3044

North Shore City Council


John Skelton, electoral officer, ph (09) 262 8900 extn 5808
Sharleen Pihema, communications advisor, ph (09) 262 5180






Peter McArthur, electoral officer, ph (09) 486 8689
Claire Ross, communications advisor, ph (09) 486 8455