Information on the importance of elections including the difference between local and general elections, how the elections process works, why you should vote and how representation works.
For official responses to information requests about the 2025 local elections, visit Responses about the Auckland local elections.
Take a closer look at how the local elections process works, including the Electoral Commission’s role.
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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 all the different ways you can participate in democracy across Auckland Council.
Find out what democracy means and how it works both locally and nationally.
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Learn how we decide which candidates you can vote for and how local ward and board boundaries are defined.
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.
Learn how we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and about Māori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
Local elections in Tāmaki Makaurau explained, including the difference between local and central government, how elections work, Māori representation and more.
The differences between local and central government, how their responsibilities are divided and who makes decisions about what.
