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.
Alert - important information
This is the final week to nominate candidates for the 2025 local elections. Nominations close at 12 noon this Friday 1 August.
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He kōrero mā ngā kaitono pōti Information for candidates
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How to become a candidate in the local elections
Find out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful local elections campaign.
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How much elected members get paid
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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Number of nominations received to date
Find out how many nominations have been submitted so far.
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Online candidate profiles
Learn what an online candidate profile is, what to include, how to create one and when it will be published.
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How to become part of a political party, organisation or group
How to start a new ticket, join an existing one or be part of a political party in the 2025 local elections.
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How to run a successful election campaign
Read our tips on how to get more votes, learn about campaigning costs, regulations and how to save money on your campaign.
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Pre-election Report 2025
Learn about the challenges that face Auckland in the lead up to the 2025 local elections.
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Campaign costs and spending limits
Details on funding an election campaign and how much you are legally allowed to spend.
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What is involved in being an elected member?
Discover what it means to be an elected member. Read examples of the work elected members do that helps support our diverse communities and shapes our city.
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Election sign rules
Read the summary of rules for placement of election and by-election signs.
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About licensing trusts
Find out what licensing trusts are, what they do, where they operate and how you can vote for their trustees.
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Understanding our key plans
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.
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Why now is a great opportunity to lead Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.
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Skills and qualities you need to become an elected member
Learn what makes a great elected member and the range of different skills and experience candidates need to bring to the role.
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Recordings of candidate information sessions and slideshows
Watch recordings of our online candidate information session, read transcripts and view the slideshow.
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Find your local board and ward
Find the local board and ward you will be voting in for the 2025 local elections, plus learn more about how they work.
For official responses to information requests about the 2025 local elections, visit Responses about the Auckland local elections.
Related topics
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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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Key dates for the 2025 local elections
Candidate nominations close Friday 1 August. A final candidate list comes out later that day. Learn when voting starts, when election signs can go up and more.
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How we ensure all Aucklanders are represented
Learn how we decide which candidates you can vote for and how local ward and board boundaries are defined.