Slow vote
VOTING returns are down slightly from what they were at this time last election round. Less than 20 percent of potential voters in Wellington have done so. This compares with slightly more than 20 percent at the same time in 2007.
Wellington returns are lower than both Christchurch and Auckland. In Christchurch, 29 percent of people have voted, compared with 24 percent in 2007 and in Auckland voting returns sit at 27 percent compared with 22 percent in 2007.
Wellington City Council electoral officer Ross Bly says, “The jump in returns in Auckland and Christchurch is understandable given local events there.”
In response to queries regarding slow vote returns in Wellington, Bly says, “We never really know why there’s a slow turnout, but generally it’s just apathy. People don’t understand the workings of local government and how important it is for their everyday lives.”
In 2007, less than 40 percent of eligible Wellington voters did so. The voting office is hoping to beat that this year. Voting closes midday Saturday.
Wellington returns are lower than both Christchurch and Auckland. In Christchurch, 29 percent of people have voted, compared with 24 percent in 2007 and in Auckland voting returns sit at 27 percent compared with 22 percent in 2007.
Wellington City Council electoral officer Ross Bly says, “The jump in returns in Auckland and Christchurch is understandable given local events there.”
In response to queries regarding slow vote returns in Wellington, Bly says, “We never really know why there’s a slow turnout, but generally it’s just apathy. People don’t understand the workings of local government and how important it is for their everyday lives.”
In 2007, less than 40 percent of eligible Wellington voters did so. The voting office is hoping to beat that this year. Voting closes midday Saturday.
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