Electoral donations and expenses forms

An electoral donation and expense form needs to be completed by every candidate in the 2025 local elections. It forms part of a legally required official declaration and is necessary for electoral transparency.

A declaration needs to be completed and returned by 11 December 2025.

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Auckland Council return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB
Birkenhead Licensing Trust return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB
Mount Wellington Licensing Trust return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB
Portage Licensing Trust return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB
Waitākere Licensing Trust return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB
Wiri Licensing Trust return of electoral donations and expenses form PDF 1 MB

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