Election events 2026

Welcome to our elections events page.

We’ll be sharing disability-related events about the upcoming elections run by CCS Disability Action and other organisations.

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[ccs-a1] Napier and Hastings candidates forums

Hawke’s Bay

These forums are an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates and ask questions about issues that matter to disabled people, whānau and our wider community, including disability support, housing, employment, healthcare and more with a live Q&A to finish.

All major parties are confirmed as attending and both hui are free for anyone to attend and accessibility support is available, including wheelchair-accessible venues, accessible parking and NZSL interpreters. RSVP today!

Napier

Date: Wednesday 21 October

Time: Doors open 5.15pm

Location: Taradale Town Hall
8 Meeanee Road, Taradale, Napier 4112
Link to Google Maps

Cost: Free

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible parking on-site. NZSL interpreters will be present. Hearing loop available on request.

Register: Please fill out the online form to register.

Contact: For any questions, please email: Atamea.Mcgoon@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

Hastings

Date: Thursday 22 October

Time: Doors open 5.15pm

Location: Elim Church
405 Victoria Street, Parkvale, Hastings 4410
Link to Google Maps

Cost: Free

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible parking on-site. NZSL interpreters will be present. Hearing loop available on request.

Register: Please fill out the online form to register.

Contact: For any questions, please email: gm@drchb.org.nz

A chance to hear from local politicians about disability support, housing, employment, healthcare, and more, with a live Q&A to finish. Both hui are free for anyone to attend.