Update 18/08/2024 Election Results
Maria Te Aukaha Huata was declared the winner of the by-election seat.
The final vote count was reported as
HUATA, Maria Te Aukaha, 806
HENDERSON, Horiana, 422
TE UA, Olly, 296
RURI, Marian, 236
POKERE-PHILLIPS, Donna, 194
GALLAGHER, Jarrad, 139
MARKS, Danielle, 106
MANARANGI, Riki, 77
The by-election had a reported voter return rate of 11.34%.
Information from https://hamilton.govt.nz/your-council/elections-and-representation/hamilton-kirikiriroa-maaori-ward-by-election-2024/results
Key Dates:
- Candidate Nominations Close: Noon, Tuesday 11 June 2024
- Voting Opens: 29 June 2024
- Close of Voting: Noon, Wednesday 7 August 2024
See https://hamilton.govt.nz/your-council/news/community-environment/nominations-open-for-hamilton-city-councils-kirikiriroa-maaori-ward-by-election for more details.
City Council Website with Candidate Profiles
Candidate Opinion Pieces on CityWatch NZ
To be updated…
Events with Candidates
It’s in the Ballot – Kirikiriroa Maori Ward By-election 2024 – Hamilton City Council
Meet Your Maaori Ward Candidates
Your voice matters, and this is your chance to make it heard! Come and engage with the candidates who are standing in the Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward by-election.
3 July 2024 at 6pm-8pm
Tainui Group Holdings, Ground Floor, 3 Bryce Street and Livestreamed
Organiser: Taurikura NZ / Tainui LIVE
Ngaati Wairere Meet and Greet
Invitation for all nominees of the Kirikiriroa Ward by-election to come along to a Q&A meet and greet.
6 July 2024 at 1pm
Hukanui Marae, 825 Gordonton Road, Gordonton
Organiser: Ngaati Wairere
It’s in the Ballot – Kirikiriroa Maori Ward By-election 2024
Thursday 11 July 2024 at 6.30pm
A “Meet the Candidates” event filmed in Hamilton and broadcast online to inform and entertain voters.
Broadcast starts at 7pm and finishes around 9pm.
All Saints Community Church, 191 Sandwich Road, St Andrews, Hamilton
Books your tickets here:
Watch on YouTube.
Submit your questions here.
Maangai Taunaki – Meet your Maaori Champions
Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 5.30-7.30pm
There is an important by-election coming up to elect a new Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor onto Hamilton City Council. Are you on the Maaori Roll? Do you live in Kirikiriroa? Do you want the Tikanga of your values and perspective expressed at the Hamilton City Council table? Come along, meet and support your amazing Maaori champions standing for our communities in this by-election.
Ballot box available at event.
Glenview Community Centre, Cnr Tomin Rd & Glenview Tce, Glenview
RSVP for catering purposes by Monday 22 July – email here.
[Information from https://hamilton.govt.nz/your-council/elections-and-representation/hamilton-kirikiriroa-maaori-ward-by-election-2024/candidates/ accessed 30 June 2024, Updated 11 July 2024]
