Nominations are now open for a by-election to fill two extraordinary vacancies for the Rotorua Lakes Community Board.
The Rotorua Lakes Community Board was established in 2007 and has four elected members and one Council-appointed councillor.
The board gives a voice to specific communities within Rotorua, roughly covering Hamurana and lakes Rotoiti, Rotoehu, Rotomā, Ōkāreka and Tarawera.
The current elected members are Peter McMillan and Jennifer Rothwell.
The two vacancies arose from insufficient nominations received during the 2025 triennial elections, and the passing of a candidate prior to election day.
Nominations close on 22 December, will voting to be open from delivery of voter packs at the end of January 2026 until midday 3 March 2026.
For more information visit the by-election page on the Rotorua Lakes Council website
