Nominations have closed for the Local Elections, with 36 candidates putting their hands up to represent the community on Council, the Methven Community Board, the Braided Rivers Community Trust and Environment Canterbury.

There are 15 Council roles to be filled, by 23 candidates.

Four are seeking the job of mayor: Russell Ellis, Rob Mackle, Liz McMillan and Jeff Ryan.

Three are seeking two seats in the Western ward: Deb Gilkison, Jeanette Maxwell and Liz McMillan.

Nine candidates are seeking five seats in the Ashburton ward: Carolyn Cameron, Leonard Cojocaru, Russell Ellis, Phill Hooper, Julie Moffett, Steph Poole, Jeff Ryan, Tony Todd and Dolf van Amersfoort.

The Eastern ward and the Methven Community Board look to be uncontested, with the number of nominations matching the number of seats available.

Phil Everest and Richard Wilson were nominated for the two seats in the Eastern ward.

Five candidates were nominated for the five seats on the Methven Community Board: Faye Barrand, Megan Fitzgerald, Robin Jenkinson, Richie Owen and Simon Wareing.

Information about all the candidates will be available on the voteashburton.nz website before voting begins on 9 September.

Council will also be hosting two meet-the-candidate evenings, in Methven on 20 August and in Ashburton on 27 August.

Nine candidates are seeking six seats on the Braided Rivers Community Trust: Maddy Brown, Christina Clarke, Kerry Clough, Mark (Roasty) Douglas, Warren James, Chantelle Quinn, Gerard Rushton, Tim Silva, Natasha Wilson.

Four candidates are seeking two Mid Canterbury seats on Environment Canterbury: Ian Mackenzie, John Sunckell, Peter Trolove and Helen Troy.

Those who want to vote in the local elections must make sure they are enrolled. Having your name and correct details on the electoral roll by 1 August means you will receive voting papers in the mail.

If you enrol or update your address after 1 August, you won’t get your voting papers sent to you in the mail – you’ll need to contact Council’s electoral officer and make a special vote.

To enrol, go to vote.nz, or text your name and address to 3676, or call the Electoral Commission on 0800 36 76 56, or email enquiries@elections.govt.nz. The last day you can enrol to is Friday 10 October.