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    Stand as a candidate

    Help shape a thriving, resilient future for our district by standing for election to the Far North District Council in the 2025 local government elections.

    Nominations for candidates open on Friday 4 July 2025 and close at noon on Friday 1 August 2025.

    Resources

    Here are some helpful resources and information about standing for council.

    • Candidate list
      This is the confirmed candidate list as of 4 August 2025 for nominations received for the Far North District Council 2025 Local Government Election. Nominations officially closed at 12pm on 1 August 2025.
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    • Candidate information handbook
      This handbook provides information which may be of interest to you as a candidate in the 2025 local government elections.
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    • Fact sheet
      Go here to find essential details on dates, voting, electorates and nomination process
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    • FNDC Pre-election Report 2025
      Learn what the Far North District Council has achieved, what's ahead, and key issues shaping the upcoming local election.
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    • NZTA Signage Guidelines
      Guidelines for managing local body election signs on state highways.
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    Frequently asked questions

    Below you can find some questions and answers when standing for election to Far North District Council.

    12pm  Friday 1 August 2025

    4 August 2025

    Here is a link to watch the recoded livestream on YouTube

    Candidate Information Evening for 2025 Local Election (Wednesday 25 June) - YouTube

    Visit our GIS Maps https://maps.fndc.govt.nz/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/?id=57acf17f6ac54493b3c8659bd2ace490

    ĀKONA is an online learning platform from Local Government New Zealand. It gives clear advice and useful tips short videos on the structure, roles and funding of local government, and modules on what is involved in the life of an elected member.

    View the NZTA Guidelines here

    Last updated: 20 Aug 2025 3:59pm