A total of 4 nominations were received for the new election of the Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) By-Election when nominations closed at midday on Tuesday 31 March.
Candidate Name Affiliation
ALDER, Clare Team Franklin
CALDWELL, Chris
CORLETT, Nick
VAN DER LAAN, Tom Independent
The Wairoa sub-division includes the communities of Whitford, Brookby, parts of Alfriston, Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon, Ardmore, Hunua (including Ponga Road, Papakura), Kawakawa Bay, Orere, Paparimu, Ararimu, parts of Ramarama, Drury South, and parts of Bombay.
Eligible voters in the Wairoa Subdivision can expect to receive voting papers in their letterboxes from 11 May 2026.
Voting will be open from 11 May and close at midday on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
The by-election is required to be held due to Local Board member Malcolm Bell stepping down from his role in March 2026.
For more information about voting in this by-election, visit voteauckland.co.nz