VOTING EASIER FOR WAIPA¯ RESIDENTS

Voting will be a little easier this year, with the introduction of new orange ballot boxes at some Waipa¯ supermarkets throughout the 2022 local government election period.

The ballot bins will be at these six supermarkets in Waipa¯ when voting opens on Friday, September 16: Countdown Te Awamutu Fresh Choice Te Awamutu Pak’nSave Te Awamutu Countdown Cambridge Fresh Choice Leamington New World Cambridge

Deputy electoral officer Jo Gread thanked the participating supermarkets: “We’re extremely grateful to the supermarkets supporting the local election ballot bins in their stores, and [which] in turn are helping to make democracy that little bit easier for our residents.

“We’re hoping the bright orange bins will not only be a reminder to vote, but also a convenient drop-off point for locals.”

People on the electoral roll can submit their voting papers via any NZ

Post box, at either the Waipa¯ District Council office or the external voting drop-off box at the Te Awamutu Library.

Jo urged those voting via NZ Post boxes to get their vote in no later than October 4 to ensure it is counted.