Electors have the right to demand a poll, in accordance with section 29 of the Act, to countermand this resolution (made on Wednesday 19 August 2026).
The choice is between the FPP and Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral systems.
A valid demand for a poll must be received before 11 December 2026. Otherwise, the FPP electoral system will continue to be used by Rotorua Lakes Council.
A valid demand for a poll must be:
- made in writing;
- signed by at least five percent of the number of electors enrolled as eligible to vote at the previous triennial election of the Rotorua District Council (the five percent threshold from the 2025 electoral roll is 761 elector signatures);
- delivered to the Electoral Officer of the Rotorua Lakes Council, 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010 by 5pm, Friday 11 December 2026.
Every elector who signs a demand must provide their full name and the address for which they are qualified as an elector of the Rotorua Lakes Council.
Dated at Rotorua
21 August 2026
Andrew Moraes,
Chief Executive
Rotorua Lakes Council
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