You should post your completed vote using any New Zealand Post box by Tuesday 7 October 2025 so it can reach us before 12 noon on election day, Saturday 11 October 2025.
There will be a number of locations throughout the Auckland where you can drop off your completed voting paper. This includes some libraries, supermarkets and transport stations.
Auckland Council cannot run online local elections. This is due to current electoral legislation set up by central government that only allows booth or postal voting for local elections.
An example of a local elections voting paper showing sample candidates and check boxes.
You must drop your voting document into one of our vote boxes before 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025. Late votes will not be counted.
All local government organisations holding elections within the Auckland area use the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system. These organisations are:
To learn more about these trusts, visit About licensing trusts.
When voting in a First Past the Post election, you tick the name of the candidate(s) you want elected. You get the same number of votes as there are positions available. For example, if there are three positions, you can vote for three candidates.
When the votes are counted, the candidates with the most votes are elected.
Learn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.
Take a closer look at how the local elections process works, including the Electoral Commission’s role.
A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.
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.
Find the local board and ward you will be voting in for the 2025 local elections, plus learn more about how they work.
Download our teaching and learning resources on the role of local government and elections in our community.
