Early voting in the 2023 general election opened on Monday, with voting places in Central Otago reporting a reasonably busy day, with queues at times. 

Election Day is October 14, at which many more voting places will be open, but anyone can vote before then if they prefer.

The early voting option can be especially useful for those with limited mobility, or who do not wish to wait in line on Election Day. Voting is not compulsory in Aotearoa New Zealand but The Central App encourages all readers to make their voices heard by doing so.

The following are the voting places open in Central Otago for early voting, whether in the Southland, Waitaki or Te Tai Tonga electorates. They are labelled A for Accessible - Independent access to and within the building; or AWA for Accessible with assistance - may have steps or steep ramps. We will publish voting places for Election Day, October 14, closer to the time. All information can be found on the Electoral Commission website.

Alexandra:

St Enoch’s Church Lounge A

12 Centennial Avenue

Mon Oct 2 - Fri Oct 6: 10am - 5pm

Sat Oct 7: 10am - 4pm

Sun Oct 8: 1pm - 6pm

Mon Oct 9 - Wed Oct 11: 10am - 6pm

Fri Oct 13: 9am - 4pm

Cromwell:

Cromwell Presbyterian Church A

10 Elspeth Street

Mon Oct 2 - Fri Oct 6: 10am - 5pm

Sat Oct 7: 10am - 6pm

Sun Oct 8: 2pm - 6pm

Mon Oct 8 - Tues 10: 10am - 6pm

Wed Oct 11 - Thurs 12: 10am - 7pm

Fri Oct 13: 10am - 5pm

Sat Oct 14: 9am - 7pm

Roxburgh:

Roxburgh Memorial Hall AWA

120 Scotland Street

Sat Oct 7 - Fri Oct 13: 10:30am - 4:30pm

Sat Oct 14: 9am - 7pm