Otago Regional Council Election Statistics
The Department of Internal Affairs collects statistics about the triennial local council elections.
There are two electoral systems which councils can use. First Past the Post (FPP) and Single Transferable Voting (STV).
The Council
This table describes key features of the last three local elections, including the electoral system used, the number of positions and numbers of candidates.
| 2001 | 2004 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral system used | FPP | FPP | FPP |
| Number of council positions | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Number of candidates in the election | 23 | 20 | 22 |
| Average number of candidates per council position | 1.9 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Average number of electors per council position | 11,184 | 11,406 | 12,895 |
| Constituencies where an election was held | 4/4 wards | 3/4 wards | 3/4 wards |
| Percentage of council members re-elected | 75% | 75% | 73% |
| Gender of elected councillors | Male: 83% Female: 17% | Male: 83% Female: 17% | Male: 82% Female: 18% |
- Source
- Local Authority Elections Statistics, The Department of Internal Affairs
The Electors
This table describes the voter turnout over the last three local elections.
| 2001 | 2004 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enrolled electors | 134,209 | 136,873 | 141,844 |
| Number of actual voters | 81,383 | 62,096 | 61,944 |
| Voter turnout for the election | 61% | 45% | 44% |
- Source
- Local Authority Elections Statistics, The Department of Internal Affairs
