RHS Board Elections

School Board Elections

Next term we will be electing board members for the next three years. Nominations will open for the election of 5 parent representatives to the school board no later than 13 July. NOTE: this starts during the school holidays.

The returning officer for the triennial board election is Bernardine Vester. She can be contacted at returningofficer@myschoolelection.nz

The timetable for the election is:

  • Main Roll closes: Monday 11 July
  • Call for Nominations: No later than Wednesday 13 July
  • Supplementary Roll closes: Saturday 30 July
  • Nominations close: Monday 1 August


If there are more nominations than vacancies, then parents and caregivers will receive an invitation to vote either electronically or by post.

  • Voting starts: Monday 8 August
  • Election Day is Monday 5 September
  • Voting count: Sunday 11 September
  • New board in place: Monday 12 September


Nominations can be made online through an email link provided in the 'Call for Nominations' which will be emailed out to you. However a hard copy nomination form can also be obtained from the school office.

If you wish to stand for the Board, it is recommended that you provide a candidate statement and photograph.

The electoral roll will be held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours.