The 2025 election is your opportunity to run as a candidate for one of the largest councils in Australasia. Learn how, as an elected member, you can help shape the future of the Auckland region during an important time in our city’s history.
Thinking about running in the 2025 local elections? Join the online information session 'Become a candidate in Auckland’s local elections' at 4.30pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Find out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful local elections campaign.
How to start a new ticket, join an existing one or be part of a political party in the 2025 local elections.
Read our tips on how to get more votes, learn about campaigning costs, regulations and how to save money on your campaign.
Find out what roles you can be nominated for, what is required for each role and the salary you would be paid.
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Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.
Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.
Learn what makes a great elected member and the range of different skills and experience candidates need to bring to the role.
A selection of our key plans, policies and projects to help prospective candidates gain an understanding of what Auckland Council has planned for the future.
Watch recordings of our online candidate information session, read transcripts and view the slideshow.
For official responses to information requests about the 2025 local elections, visit Responses about the Auckland local elections.
A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.
Learn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.
Discover the difference between local and general elections, plus information on why you should enroll to vote.
Read quick facts about the local elections, learn how elected members make decisions that affect you and your local community. Learn why voting is important.
Learn how we decide which candidates you can vote for and how local ward and board boundaries are defined.
A selection of our key plans, policies and projects to help prospective candidates gain an understanding of what Auckland Council has planned for the future.
