Elections for elected members of all local authorities (city/district/regional councils) throughout New Zealand are conducted by postal vote every three years. The next local body elections are due to be held in 2013.
The elections were conducted under the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 and the New Zealand Public Health and Disabilities Act 2000.
Results from election held 9 October 2010
Central Ward - election of one Councillor.