Candidate Information Session - Ashburton

Are you thinking about running in the local body elections? Are you curious about what’s involved?

Visit one of our free candidate information sessions and find out more about representing your community on Council or the Methven Community Board.

Join Electoral Officer, Anthony Morton and Council Chief Executive, Hamish Riach to hear more about the upcoming local body elections and learn everything you need to know about being a candidate before nominations open on 4 July.

Topics include:

✅ How to stand for election and who can nominate you.
✅ The rules and guidelines for campaigning.
✅ What happens if you’re voted in.
✅ Your responsibilities as an elected member.
✅ The major projects and challenges that Council will be facing over the next three years.

You’ll also be provided with a wealth of information to support you through the process, should you choose to run.

This meeting will also be livestreamed on our Facebook & YouTube pages. Find out more at voteashburton.nz

You may also like the following events from Ashburton District Council:

• This September, 13th September, 05:00 pm, Hakatere Noodle Festival in Ashburton
• This November, 29th November, 05:00 pm, Light up the Night in Ashburton

Also check out other Meetups in Ashburton.