2025 - Local elections

​Local body elections are held every three years. The next election for members of all local authorities throughout New Zealand will be conducted, by postal vote, on Saturday, 11 October 2025.

What constituency am I in?

Search for an address below, to find your regional council constituency.

Find my constituency open in new window open in new window

Election timeline for 2025

  • Wednesday, 2 July 2025
    Public notice of election, calling for nominations, roll open for inspection.
  • Friday, 4 July 2025
    Nominations open / roll open for inspection.
  • Friday, 1 August 2025
    Nominations close (12 noon) / roll closes.
  • Wednesday, 6 August 2025
    Public notice of day of election, candidates’ names.
  • Tuesday, 9 September – Monday, 22 September 2025
    Delivery of voting documents.
  • Saturday, 11 October 2025
    - Election day
    - Close of voting (12 noon)
    - Progress and preliminary results available as soon as practicable after close of voting.
  • Monday, 14 October – Friday, 17 October 2025
    Official count
  • Friday, 17 October – Saturday, 18 October 2025
    Declaration of result/public notice of declaration.
  • mid/late December 2025
    Return of electoral donations & expenses form.