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Ngā rā whakahirahira mō te 2025 pōtitanga ā-rohe
Key dates for the 2025 local elections

You should know

Now is the right time to consider being a candidate in the upcoming local elections. 

Check your enrolment details to ensure you receive your voting papers at the correct address at vote.nz. If you are enrolled to vote, you should get your voting papers between Tuesday 9 September 2025 and Monday 22 September 2025.

Voting opens from Tuesday 9 September and closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.

For more information check out our factsheet.

Timeline

Related information

  • Candidate nomination forms

    You can use the online portal from Election Services to submit a candidate nomination form for the 2025 Local Elections or fill out a form.
  • Essential resources

    Let us help you to step up, stand up and speak up! This page contains resources such as the candidate handbook, timetable and fact sheets.
  • Key dates for the 2025 local elections

    A list of the key dates for the 2025 local elections can be found here.
  • General roll or Māori roll?

    The Māori Electoral Option enables Māori to choose which electoral roll they want to be on: the Māori roll or general roll.
  • Māori Ward Poll

    You will also be asked to vote on whether or not to keep the Māori ward or constituency at the Local Elections in 2025.
  • Non-Resident Ratepayer information

    Do you live in one area and pay rates on a property in another area? You may qualify to vote in both areas.
  • 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 elect

Last updated: 15 Apr 2025 11:53am