There are some times when people need to cast a special vote:
* If your name isn't on the final electoral roll but you still qualify as an elector (such as if you've just turned 18 years of age)
* If you haven't received your voting document that has been posted to you
* If you have spoilt or damaged your voting document.
If you need a special vote because you're not on the roll, then you need to enrol by 8 October 2010. You can get a registration application from any New Zealand Post Shop, phone 0800 36 76 56, or on the Electoral Enrolment Centre website.
If you want to make a special vote (you'll need to make a statutory declaration), the documents can be posted directly to you, or you can pick them up from existing council offices or phone (09) 973 5212 or 0800 922 822.
As with ordinary voting documents, they must be returned to the electoral officer by noon on 9 October 2010, or to any of the existing council offices.