Dear , 

The official ratepayer "How to Vote Guide" now available

Voting for local body elections is now open – with postal voting packs being accepted up to Saturday, 8 October.

With central government pushing through the undemocratic Three Waters asset grab, Māori wards, and councils continuing to waste money and hike council taxes, now is the time to vote to protect ratepayers and local democracy.

That's why we've launched our official "How to Vote" guide at www.HowToVote.nz

>>> Click here for How to Vote <<<

HowToVote.nz is based on results of a nationwide survey we sent to mayoral and council candidates across the country.

Stop Three Waters

Following on from the success of our nationwide Stop Three Waters Roadshow, we’ve been reaching out to candidates up and down the country who are campaigning to save local democracy.

Keep an eye out for our new Vote to Stop Three Waters banners. By electing candidates who have the courage to stand up and oppose these undemocratic reforms, we’ll send a powerful message to the Beehive.

The candidates who are putting themselves forward to Stop Three Waters are relying on you. Click here to see who they are, and make sure you support them when you sit down to complete your voting paper. To see who they are, visit www.HowToVote.nz

Thank you for your support.

Josh Van Veen   Local Government Campaigns Manager   New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.