Record low voting numbers were recorded last week, with just over 40% of Dunedin voters submitting their ballot papers.

The numbers reflected a national trend, and have prompted discussion over new ideas to get voter numbers up.

One popular suggestion is introducing internet voting, to attract younger voters and make the process more accessible to all.

And so the 39 Dunedin News Word on the Street team took to the streets to get your thoughts on the idea.