Here is the preliminary result for the Queenstown Lakes District Council elections.
The results do not include special votes, but "in transit" votes have now been counted.
The outcome of these elections may change once all votes have been counted, and may not be available until Thursday.
Mayoralty Votes Received
Elected
BOULT, Jim 5,926
Unelected
KIDDLE, Nik Independent 3,566
ANGUS, Al Independent 1,248
INFORMAL 8
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 297
Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward (6 vacancies) Votes Received
Elected
FERGUSON, Craig (Ferg) 3,427
MILLER, Valerie 3,046
CLARK, Penny Independent 2,932
MACDONALD, John 2,770
GLADDING, Niki 2,287
LEWERS, Glyn 2,132
Unelected (subject to change)
MASON, AJ 2,130
FAUL, Peter 2,018
GLOVER, John 1,981
SCANNELL, Grant Independent 1,342
INFORMAL 4
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 126
Wanaka Ward (3 vacancies) Votes Received
Elected
SMITH, Quentin Independent 2,964
MACLEOD, Calum 2,367
SHAW, Niamh (Neeve) 2,166
Unelected
BRUCE, Barry 1,754
HAWORTH, Lincoln 1,556
WALTHEW, Cherilyn 1,019
INFORMAL 19
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 54
Wanaka Community Board (4 vacancies) Votes Received
Elected
BRUCE, Barry 2,560
HADFIELD, Chris 2,442
TAYLOR, Ed 2,278
BATTSON, Jude 2,257
Unelected
COCKS, Lyal 2,074
EAST, Barbara 1,937
INFORMAL 1
BLANK VOTING PAPERS 141
The voter return was 47.02%, being 11,045 votes, excluding special votes.