Council Election Are you eligible to vote? The rules around voting have changed for non-resident ratepayers have changed. by . Published February 20, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Council elections are scheduled for October this year, but under the 2020 Local Government Act, the rules around voting have changed for non-resident ratepayers. Updated September 04, 2025 1:29 pm | 3 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!