Local elections 2025

Learn | Ako

Learn about the 2025 local elections

Key dates and events
Understanding Council
How to become a candidate
Enrolment hub
Māori Ward poll

---

Stand | E tū

How to stand for local elections

How to become a candidate
Information for candidates
Meet the candidates

---

Vote | Pōti

Know all about voting

Enrolment hub
How to vote
Māori Ward poll
Daily vote count
2025 local election results

---

Key dates

Friday 4 July 2025	Candidate nominations open
Thursday 10 July 2025	Last day for electors of Māori descent to change Electoral Rolls
Friday 1 August 2025	Candidate nominations close (12 noon)
Tuesday 9 September 2025	Voting opens (voting documents posted)
Saturday 11 October 2025	Voting closes (12 noon)

Public notices

Notice of election system and right to demand poll

Notice of Council decision on the future of Parirua Māori Ward

Notice of procedures for enrolment as ratepayer on electoral roll

Public notice of Council decision on Māori ward

Public decision on closing of ratepayer polls

---

Previous local elections:

Information about previous local government elections can be found below.