Voter turnout (local government)

This indicator measures the people's participation in representative democracy.

Vision

A city where residents feel included and connected with their wider community.

How are we doing?

Despite an overall downward trend, Dunedin actually had the highest voter turnout for  New Zealand's 12 largest cities in the 2007 Council elections.

Voter turnout in DCC elections

% of eligible voters who voted in Dunedin City Council elections
1995 61
1998 66
2001 54
2004 53
2007 47

Data Source: DIA and Quality of Life Survey

Last reviewed: 17 Mar 2009 1:26pm

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Dunedin City Council