People living in Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Crown Terrace, Dalefield, Gibbston, Lake Hayes and Shotover Country can now have their say on who represents them around the council table as voting begins in the Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward by-election.
Two candidates are standing for the vacant position on the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) created by the resignation of Cr Neeta Shetty earlier this year. They are John Glover and Melissa White.
Voting papers were mailed out on Thursday to all electors enrolled in the ward and voting will close at noon on May 5.
QLDC electoral officer Jane Robertson said it was important to find out more about the candidates before deciding who to vote for.
"We have profiles of both candidates and their contact details on our website. I would encourage everyone eligible to find out where each candidate stands on the issues that matter to them," she said.
“The by-election is an important opportunity to bring local representation in the Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward back up to its full complement of three seats."
The by-election will be conducted by postal voting using the first past the post electoral system. Voters can also drop off their completed ballot papers at Arrowtown Library and Council’s Queenstown office on Gorge Road.
A special vote can be made at the council’s Gorge Rd office before May 4.
