Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that Nelson City Council resolved on 3 September 2026 to continue to use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral system for the 2028 and 2031 triennial elections.

Nelson City Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2028 and 2031) for Nelson City Council.

The choice is between First Past the Post (FPP) and the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral systems. Unless a poll determines otherwise, Nelson City Council will continue to use the STV electoral system.

A valid demand for a poll must be:

• Made in writing
• Signed by at least 5 percent of eligible electors of Nelson City Council. This will require a minimum of 1,933 elector signatures
• Every elector who signs a demand must also set out their full name and the address for which they are qualified as an elector of Nelson City Council
• Delivered to the Nelson City Council office, Civic house, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010 by 5pm Friday 11 December 2026.

Should a valid demand for a poll be received by 11 December 2026, the poll will be held no later than 28 March 2027, and will have effect for the 2028 and 2031 elections. If the valid demand for a poll is received after 11 December 2026, then the poll will be held after 28 March 2027, and will have effect for the 2031 and 2034 elections.

Dated: 9 September 2026

Nigel Philpott, Chief Executive Nelson City Council