30 June 2022: Candidate handbooks available here [PDF 7.6 MB]
Candidate Briefing Sessions
Representatives from Waikato Regional Council will also be in attendance. For more information, please visit
https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/council/about-us/our-council/local-body-elections/
11 July: Kāwhia Hall - 7pm
12 July 2022: St David's Church, Ōtorohanga - 7pm
15 July 2022: Candidate nominations open and electoral roll opens for public inspection
Nomination forms
Mayor [PDF 129 KB]
Kāwhia Community Board (4 vacancies) [PDF 127 KB]
Ōtorohanga Community Board (4 vacancies) [PDF 128 KB]
Councillor [PDF 130 KB]
Kāwhia/Tihiroa Ward (2 councillors) |
Kio Kio/Korakonui Ward (1 councillor) |
Māori Ward - Rangiātea (2 councillors) |
Ōtorohanga Ward (2 councillors) |
Waipā Ward (1 councillor) |
Wharepuhanga Ward (1 councillor) |
15 July - 12 August 2022: Receipt of candidate nominations
12 August 2022 at 12 noon: Candidate nominations close and electoral roll closes
16 - 21 September 2022: Voting documents delivered
8 October 2022 at 12 noon: Election day - voting closes midday
8 October 2022 from 12 noon: Preliminary results
13-19 October 2022: Declaration of results
October/November 2022: Elected members' swearing in ceremonies