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Elma Turner Library and Civic House are near the end of their useful lives. If we don't act now, Nelson risks losing spaces our community depends on. This is not just a problem to fix. It is a chance to build something better. Help us understand which option works best for our community.

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To better support voters who may face barriers to voting independently, Nelson City Council’s election provider, electionz.com has introduced a new voting service for eligible disabled voters, following recent legislative changes.

What is dictation voting and how does it work?

Dictation voting is a confidential and secure service that allows eligible voters to cast their vote by telephone. It is strictly limited to eligible disabled voters only.

Who is eligible to use this service?

You may be eligible to use the service if you believe it is not possible or practicable for you to vote by casting an ordinary vote without hardship or undue inconvenience due to:

  • Being blind
  • Having a vision impairment that prevents you from marking your voting document without assistance
  • Having another physical disability that prevents you from marking your voting document without assistance

How it works

  • The voting service is available on weekdays between 9:00am to 4:30pm, from Tuesday 9 September to Friday 10 October, inclusive
  • Contact the electionz.com call centre at 0800 666 040 to make a request
  • Be ready to vote before calling to help ensure a smooth and efficient process
  • Upon receiving a request, the Electoral Officer will assess your eligibility and inform you of the outcome

What happens if your request is successful?

  • You will dictate your votes to the telephone dictation assistant.
  • The votes will be read back to you to confirm accuracy.
  • Once confirmed, the votes will be cast and cannot be changed.

Note: Eligible voters may request access to the service now, but it is recommended to wait until voting opens on Tuesday 9 September, allowing the whole process to be completed with just one phone call.

As this is a new service, demand levels are uncertain. If call volumes are high, callers will have the option to leave a message requesting a call back.

More voter translation information available on Vote Local NZ.

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