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Returning officers are expecting a last-minute rush of voting in the local authority elections, particularly in Auckland City where there has been a low turn out.
Polls close at noon and votes not in the hands of returning officers at the cut off will not be counted.
For people who have not voted, ballot boxes are available at council offices, libraries and at the Independent Election Service's office at 360 Queen St, which is acting for Auckland City, Manukau, North Shore, Papakura and Franklin voters.
The election will determine the membership of the regional and city councils, community boards, district health boards and licensing trusts for the next three years.
The first results are expected to be available on council websites from 1pm and also at www.nzherald.co.nz from that time.
Tally so far
2007 2004 Auckland City 36.6 per cent 44.7 per centManukau 35.4 per cent 36.8 per centNorth Shore 32.2 per cent 31.3 per centWaitakere 33.81 per cent 32.9 per centFranklin* 27.21 per cent 41.45 per centPapakura 31.8 per cent 36.5 per centRodney 41.26 per cent 41.2 per cent *Up until Wednesday
