Who’s on the new Nelson Marlborough District Health Board?
The final results for the 2016 Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB) election have been announced today.
The NMDHB consists of 11 members. Seven members are elected by the public and four are appointed by the Minister of Health.
The seven members elected in the October 2016 election are:
- Jenny Black (Nelson)
- Allan Panting
- Jenny Black (Marlborough)
- Gerald Hope
- Stephen Vallance
- Brigid Forrest
- Judy Crowe
Minister of Health Dr John Coleman will appoint the remaining four members, and a board chair, in November.
The successful candidates’ profiles can be read in the election candidates profile booklet.
The STV results (numbers of votes) can be read in the final STV result report.
The election expense returns of all candidates are published at the bottom of this page.
The incumbent Board will remain in place until 5 December, 2016.
About district health board elections
In New Zealand, local elections are held every three years for district health boards and councils.
The elections are conducted under the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Electoral Regulations 2001 and the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000.
The Nelson and Tasman and Marlborough District Councils conduct the NMDHB election on its behalf, by postal vote.
The next local election will be held in 2019.
Candidates election expense returns 2016