Māori Wards Referendum - Drop-in session

This year, alongside the local elections, you’ll also be voting in a binding referendum on Māori wards. Many councils across the country are required to hold one, including us.

That means you’ll be asked whether to keep or remove the Te Pūao Māori Ward, which currently has two seats at the Council table.

If you've got questions or not sure how it all works, come along to this drop-in session to:
- Learn what a referendum is and how it affects you.
- Ask questions about the voting process.
- Get clear, easy-to-understand information about Māori wards before you cast your vote.

This isn’t a formal presentation - just a chance to drop by anytime between 1–3pm and ask any questions.

You may also like the following events from Palmerston North City Council:

• This Saturday, 6th September, 12:30 am, City Welcome Session in Palmerston North
• Next Saturday, 13th September, 12:30 am, Welcoming Week Community Planting in Palmerston North
• This month, 17th September, 08:30 am, Mayoral Candidate Debate 2025 in Palmerston North