Voting for the Featherston Community Board by-election is open from Monday 4 May until 12 noon on Friday 5 June 2026.
There are four candidates running for the vacant seat, following the resignation of Tui Rutherford. Find candidate profiles on our website here: Featherston Community Board by-election 2026
Voting packs have been posted out to those who reside in the Featherston Ward. The voting packs include:
- your voting forms,
- information about the candidates,
- an envelope to post your voting forms back.
There are two different ways to vote:
1. Put it in the post by Friday 29 May 2026.
2. Put it in one of the orange voting bins, at Featherston Library, FreshChoice Featherston, or at the Council office at 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough.
Special votes will be available by visiting the Martinborough Council office or emailing elections@swdc.govt.nz
If you would like support to vote at home or to cast a special vote – contact the Deputy Electoral Officer by calling 06 306 9611 between 9am and 3pm or sending an email to elections@swdc.govt.nz
More detail, including information on enrolling and special voting, is on our website: Featherston Community Board by-election 2026