Local body elections will be held around New Zealand in October for councils, district health boards and licensing trusts. Being paid is one of the ideas put forward as a way to get more people voting in this year's local body election. Auckland Council has a Manager of Democracy Services to encourage Aucklanders to get involved in the upcoming elections.A former UN volunteer for Cambodia's first free and fair elections as well as the elections that voted Nelson Mandela as president of South Africa, Marguerite Delbet's role includes organising and promoting the elections, to increase participation.
Auckland Council's Manager of Democracy Services, Marguerite Delbet. Photo: Bauer Media
