Kaipara District Council is holding an election to appoint six (6) ratepayer representatives to the Raupō Drainage Committee.
Key dates
- • Voting period, Thursday 26 June to 12 noon, Tuesday 29 July 2025.
• Provisional result, posted on council website Friday 1 August 2025
• Declaration of result, Tuesday 12 August 2025
View public notice of election day and candidates
Why is this election being held?
Between 1 May and 23 May 2025, nominations were invited for membership on the Raupō Drainage Committee. A total of seven valid nominations were received for six available positions.
On 4 June 2025, Council resolved to proceed with an election, as the number of candidates exceeds the number of vacancies.
Who can vote?
Each rateable property within the Raupō Drainage District is entitled to one vote. If you own multiple rateable properties, you will receive a separate voting document for each property.
Candidates
The following individuals are standing for election:
- BEATTIE, Ian
- DRAGICEVICH, Joseph
- EVANS, Kevin
- GENT, Greg
- HART, David
- LE GROS, Grace
- MCKINLEY, Ross
How to vote
- Vote for up to six (6) candidates by ticking the boxes next to their names on your voting document.
- The election is conducted by postal vote using the First Past the Post (FPP) system.
- Voting closes at 12 noon on Tuesday 29 July 2025.
By post
Use the postage-paid return envelope included with your voting pack.
By hand delivery
Deliver to the following Kaipara District Council offices:
- Dargaville office – 32 Hokianga Road, Dargaville
- Mangawhai office – Unit 6, The Hub, 6 Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai
(Open during business hours and from 9 am to 12 noon on Election Day Tuesday 29 July)
Election day only drop-off
- Ruawai-Tokatoka Memorial Hall
(Open from 9 am to 12 noon on Thursday 24 July 2025)
Raupō Drainage District ratepayers maps
Any queries, please contact Governance Advisor Alana Thurston,
athurston@kaipara.govt.nz or phone 0800 727 059
