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).
Electoral System
This table shows the number of enrolled electors in, and which electoral system was used by, the Palmerston North City Council at the last three local elections.
| 2010 | 2013 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electoral system used in the election | FPP | STV | FPP |
| Number of enrolled electors | 51,963 | 53,701 | 54,539 |
- Source
- Local Authority Elections Statistics, The Department of Internal Affairs
The Mayoralty
This table describes key features of the mayoral election for Palmerston North City Council at the last three local elections.
| 2010 | 2013 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of mayoral candidates | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Sitting mayor | Re-elected | Re-elected | Re-elected |
| Gender of the elected mayor | Male | Male | Male |
| Number of actual voters | 22,453 | 20,790 | 21,344 |
| Voter turnout for the election | 43% | 39% | 39% |
- Source
- Local Authority Elections Statistics, The Department of Internal Affairs
The Council
This table describes key features of the last three local elections for Palmerston North City Council.
| 2010 | 2013 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of council positions | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Number of electors per council position | 3,464 | 3,580 | 3,636 |
| Number of candidates in the election | 33 | 33 | 28 |
| Percentage of council members re-elected | 60% | 73% | 73% |
| Gender of elected councillors | Male: 73% Female: 27% | Male: 67% Female: 33% | Male: 53% Female: 47% |
| Number of actual voters | 22,453 | 20,790 | 21,344 |
| Voter turnout for the election | 43% | 39% | 39% |
- Source
- Local Authority Elections Statistics, The Department of Internal Affairs
