ROCK THE VOTE WELLINGTON

While 90 percent of eligible Wellington City voters have enrolled to vote and will be receiving their voting papers, approximately 16,000 eligible voters are not enrolled. Of these people, about 8000 are aged 18-24, accounting for the largest portion of unregistered voters.
"Although electoral rolls have now closed, people can still enrol to vote. However, they will need to request special voting papers and should contact me if they want to cast a special vote," Mr Bly says.
"The last date to enrol is Friday 12 October. I would encourage anyone who has not yet registered to do so and cast a special vote. It's their opportunity to have a say on how the city is run over the next three years."
Electoral roll enrolment forms are available from the main Council building, libraries or PostShops. People can also call 0800 ENROL NOW (0800 36 76 56) or visit http://www.elections.org.nz/. People can check and update their enrolment details and enrol online.