In 2025 we will be covering
FForForWatch Live
2025 local body election
In August, September and October, we will be covering local body elections covering councils in Greater Wellington Region, Horizons Region, Bay of Plenty Region and Waikato Region.
The Order Paper Podcast – Every Sunday at 8pm NZT
Stating Monday 1st April 2024 we will be doing a weekly Video Podcast on what’s happening in Parliament regarding Bills going through House of Representive, what bills are up for select committee submission
Check out our Youtube Channel for the lastest shows as we do sometime do extended coverage including in weeks the house goes into urgency
The Order Paper – The Member Bill
We will be inviting all members of parliament who have their members bill pulled out from the biscuit tin, have a one on one interview, asking question such the intension of the bill, what is the purpose of the legislation, what is it trying to fix that is wrong with current legislation, and what is your plan to get members from across the house to vote for it, to progress the bill to select committee
These interviews will be available immediately for our Patreon Members and will be publicly accessible on Sundays of the week they are recorded
Book your FREE ticket
Go to your Electorate in the menu above and book your In-Studio or Online ticket. Also a full list of event we hold on our EVENTBRITE page
Candidate Participation
Select the form for the region you are standing in. If your Council isn’t Covered, then we are not doing a show in your region for 2025
Greater Wellington Region – For candidates standing in Wellington City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Kapiti Coast District Council, South Wairarapa District, Carterton District Council, Masterton District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council
Horizons Region – For candidates standing in Horowhenua District Council, Manawatu District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Tararua District Council and Horizons Regional Council
Bay of Plenty Region – For Candidates standing in Rotorua Lakes District Council, Kawerau District Council Whakatane District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Waikato Region – For candidates standing in Hamilton City Council, Waipa District Council, Matamata-Piako District Council, Waikato Regional Council
Submit your candidate information HERE.
Submit a question
Please submit questions for your electorate show HERE.
Make a donation
Our shows are FREE. Being an independent non-profit, ‘It’s in the Ballot’ runs on small dollar koha to recover our running costs. Please donate HERE.
Central hub for other ‘Meet the Candidate’ events in your electorate
Please submit all candidate meetings in your electorate HERE.
How to contact us
Email: itsintheballot@gmail.com
Phone: 0508 BALLOT
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The Kapiti Coast District Council Mayoral Race Location where the Show is being Filmed – Kapiti Impact Hub (old St Patrick's primary school) Date of the show – Wednesday 14th September 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm...
At large District Ward
District Wide Ward for Councilor – 3 Position Location where the Show is being Filmed – Waikanae Community Centre Date of the show – Monday 29th August 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm Books your tickets here Submit...
Paekakariki – Raumati Ward
Paekakariki - Raumati Ward – 1 Position Location where the Show is being Filmed – Raumati Bowling Club Date of the show – Thursday 29th September 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm Books your tickets here Submit your...
Paraparaumu Ward
Paraparaumu Ward – 3 Position Location where the Show is being Filmed – Kapiti Impact Hub (old St Patrick's primary school) Date of the show – 25th August 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm Books your tickets here...
Waikanae
Waikanae Ward – 2 Position Location where the Show is being Filmed – Waikanae Community Centre Date of the show – Tuesday 30th August 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm Books your tickets here Submit your...
Otaki
Otaki Ward – 1 Position Location where the Show is being Filmed – Otaki Memorial Hall Date of the show – Monday 26th September 2022 Times to arrive – Audience Members arrive by 630pm Broadcast Time – 7pm to 9pm Books your tickets here Submit your questions here – We...
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