Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that Dunedin City Council
resolved on 11 September 2026 to continue to use the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral system for the 2028 triennial election.

Dunedin City Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2028 and 2031) for Dunedin City Council.

The choice is between the First Past the Post (FPP) and the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral systems. Unless a poll determines otherwise, Dunedin City Council will continue to use Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral system.

A valid demand for a poll must be:

• Made in writing
• Signed by at least 5 percent of eligible electors of the Dunedin City Council. This will require a minimum of 4,737 elector signatures
• Every elector who signs a demand must also set out their full name and the address for which they are qualified as an elector of Dunedin City Council.
• Delivered to Dunedin City Council, the Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, at the latest, 5 pm Friday 11 December 2026.

Should a valid demand for a poll be received by 11 December 2026, the poll will be held no later than 28 March 2027, and will have effect for the 2028 and 2031 elections. If the valid demand for a poll is received after 11 December 2026, then the poll will be held after 28 March 2027, and will have effect for the 2031 and 2034 elections.

For further information contact Robyn Dillon, Deputy Electoral Officer, phone 477 4000.

Dated: 16 September 2026
Sandy Graham, Chief Executive
Dunedin City Council

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