Re-elected mayor Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is calling for a rethink to local election voting systems.

Mauger says he's humbled by the margin of his victory over rival Sara Templeton, but admits the country needs better engagement.

"And our general elections are very well-subscribed, because we're going down and voting and the postal system's just not working. We need to do something different."

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