Key dates Listen 2022 Local Government Election Key Dates CalendarWednesday 15 JulyCandidate nominations open and rolls opens for public inspectionWednesday 15 July - Friday 12 AugustReceipt of candidate nominationsThursday 4 AugustCandidate briefings - Marton and TaihapeFriday 12 August at 12 noonCandidate nominations close and roll closesWednesday 17 AugustPublic notice of candidates namesFriday 16 September - Wednesday 21 SeptemberVoting documents deliveredFriday 16 September - Saturday 8 OctoberProgressive roll scrutiny, special voting period, early processingSaturday 8 OctoberElection day - voting closes at 12 noonSaturday 8 October from 12 noonPreliminary resultsThursday 13 October - Wednesday 19 OctoberDeclaration of resultsOctober and/or NovemberElected members swearing in ceremonies