A confirmed list of candidates for the 2025 local elections in each category plus their contact details.
Ngā pōti ā rohe o Tāmaki Makaurau. Auckland local elections 2025
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Voting opens on Tuesday 9 September 2025. Voting papers will be sent to enrolled voters from Tuesday 9 September to Monday 22 September.
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Key dates
Find out when voting starts, when election signs can go up and more.
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Information for candidates
Learn about campaign costs and spending limits, how to run a successful campaign and election sign rules.
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Who can vote and how to enrol
Make sure you are enrolled to vote in the 2025 local elections. Find out who can vote, how to enrol and check if you are on the electoral roll.
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News
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A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
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Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
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Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.
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Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.