Divestment of Nukumaru Water Scheme Referendum

NOTICE OF DAY OF REFERENDUM

SOUTH TARANAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL

DIVESTMENT OF NUKUMARU WATER SCHEME REFERENDUM

Under sections 9 and 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, notice is given that on Wednesday 23 December 2026, the Nukumaru Water Scheme Referendum will be held under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal vote.

The referendum required under section 75 of the Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025, is being held to determine whether or not the Nukumaru Water Scheme be divested, by way of transfer, to the Nukumaru Water Scheme Society Inc.

The referendum is binding and if more than 50% of the votes cast are in favour of the divestment, ownership of the Water Scheme will transfer to the Nukumaru Water Scheme Society Inc. If 50% or less of the votes cast are in favour of the divestment, the Water Scheme will remain under South Taranaki District Council ownership.

Voting documents will be posted to eligible voters from Saturday 21 November 2026.

Voting documents must be returned not later than 12 noon on Wednesday 23 December 2026 to the Electoral Officer, South Taranaki District Council.

Voting documents can be returned by mail or hand delivered to:

• South Taranaki District Council Administration Building, 105-111 Albion Street, Hāwera;

• Waverley LibraryPlus, 58 Weraroa Road, Waverley.

Special voting in terms of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 may be completed at the South Taranaki District Council Administration Building, 105 111 Albion Street, Hāwera, or by telephoning the Council on 0800 111 323.

Under regulation 30 of the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 a person may apply to enrol as either a residential or ratepayer elector right up to and including Tuesday 22 December 2026, the day before the close of voting.

Dated at Hāwera

14 October 2026

Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer

Independent Election Services

for South Taranaki District Council