VoteLocal

VoteLocal was a game-like questionnaire that guided people towards a best match among local mayoral candidates in New Zealand's 2016 Local Elections.

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

It's time to get ready for the General Elections! Follow @NZonthefence to find out how Baz can help! https://t.co/sC1zQhzAmn

[Wellington City Council @WgtnCC]

So far just under 6,000 Southern Ward residents have voted in the by-election. Voting closes at 12 noon tomorrow (Fri 22 Dec) so make sure you drop your voting papers off at council or Central, Newtown or Island Bay library in the morning.

[U-Report New Zealand @ureportNZ]

Sign @Rock_Enrol's petition for citizenship education in schools & lowering the voting age to 16 https://t.co/dOpQuysyBK via @actionstation

[Thomas Le Bas @thomaslebas]

Wondering who to vote for this election? Discover which parties best match your values with @NZonthefence! #NZpol
https://t.co/xQZcByXyGQ

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

Really pleased to find out that we’re a finalist in the 2017 @BestAwards for the Public Good category! Whoop!

[Vincent Audebert @vatweb]

Sorry @votelocalnz is busy spreading #democracy and winning #awards for it. https://t.co/INbBYlptoJ
Thx @DesignDem @springloadnz #reactjs

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

Why thank you, Baz! Look forward to seeing what you get up to at the General Elections! #NZPol https://t.co/WGYTdSkMJB

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

@TheSpinoffTV We think we’ve had an impact on Wellington's turnout too :)

[Thomas Le Bas @thomaslebas]

Using the STV Guide @Nathanielnw
and I put together, we’ve visualised the results of @WgtnCC’s 2016 Mayoral Race: https://t.co/vVdoi9pkJA

[Thomas Le Bas @thomaslebas]

Well this is something! Wellington’s 2016 voter turnout (45.56%) has ended up being higher than 2013, 2010, and even 2007 (39.15%). https://t.co/7AQ3nD5UN0

[Design+Democracy @DesignDem]

⚠️ Update: Voter Turnout in Wellington's Local Elections, 2010, 2013, 2016. Special votes excl. #voteWelly #votelocal @votelocalnz @WgtnCC

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

⭐️ A big congratulations to new mayor of Palmerston North, @grantsmithmayor, and a round of applause to the other candidate! Great work! ⭐️

[Dave Armstrong @malosilima]

Low voter turnout big issue. Hear, hear. #nationtv3

[Wellington City Council @WgtnCC]

RESULT: We have a new Mayor Wellington. Congratulations @justin_lester https://t.co/yG0IiqOMXQ

[Local Government NZ @lgnz]

Results for #voteNZ2016 are coming in - follow progress here... https://t.co/aGLPF3ssfF

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

⭐️ A big congratulations to the new mayor of Wellington, @justin_lester, and a round of applause to all the other candidates! Great work! ⭐️

[Auckland Council @AklCouncil]

We don't have the full voter numbers in yet, but we can tell you we've exceed the 2013 local elections turnout. #voteakl

[Wellington City Council @WgtnCC]

We were very happy to see that there has been a greater voter turnout than 2013, with more last minute votes/special still to be counted.

[VoteLocal @votelocalnz]

⭐️ A very big congratulations to the new mayor of Auckland, @phil_goff, and a round of applause to all the other candidates! Great work! ⭐️

[Wellington City Council @WgtnCC]

Thank you to everyone who declared their love for Wellington and voted. Result updates will start to come through from 3pm.#VoteWelly