If you've ever thought about standing for local government, now's your chance to find out how. Join us next week in Te Kūiti for our candidate information evening, where you’ll learn what it takes to represent your community.

Items to be covered will include how the council is structured, the role and responsibilities of elected representatives, the skills required, anticipated time commitments and meeting schedules and an overview of the nomination and election processes.

• Thursday 10 July
• 7pm
• Council Chambers, 15 Queen Street, Te Kūiti