Election Signs

• Temporary elections signs are a 'controlled activity' subject to compliance with various performance standards.
  • Signs can only be displayed during the period beginning 3 months before polling day and ending at midnight the day before polling day i.e. 9th July 2025 to midnight 10 October 2025.
  • Signs must not exceed 3m2 in area (e.g. 2.4m x 1.2m sheet).
  • Signs must not exceed 3m in height (from ground level).
  • Free standing signs must have a ground clearance of 1.4m under the sign.
  • All signs must be securely braced /suitably supported from the ground up to carry wind loads for 60 days.
  • Form and letter height must be consistent with the specifications set out in clauses 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the Electoral (Advertisement of a Specific Kind) Regulations 2005.
  • All signs must be located on private property with the consent of the property owner. Signs are not permitted in a public place, on a public building or any road reserve including any Council tree, fence, parks furniture or sign.
  • Election signs cannot be within 100 metres of a place where advance voting happens.
• Signs should not obscure any other sign (election or otherwise)

Signs cannot obstruct a driver’s vision, cause confusion or distraction to drivers or create a situation hazardous to the safe movement or direction of traffic.

• Where there is an impact on the State Highway network, consent of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is required.
• The sign shall be located:
  • No less than 300 metres from any major intersection (Arterial/State Highway, Collector/Arterial);
  • No less than 200 metres from any other intersection;
  • No less than 50 metres from any other sign; and
  • No less than 200 metres from any other road feature which requires full driver attention, such as sharp bends in the road.