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Candidate information sessions

We are holding a series of in-person events where people can learn what is involved in being an elected member and how to go about it. You can help shape the future of the Auckland region during an important time in our city’s history.

The following series of informative events is designed to help people who are interested in becoming a candidate in the 2025 local elections.

Come along and have your questions answered by experts on local government and the election process.

Related topics

  • Key dates for the 2025 local elections

    A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.

  • Understanding Auckland Council and local government

    Get an overview of our key plans, find out which local board and ward you will be voting in, learn about licensing trusts and how to vote for their trustees.

  • Co-governance and our relationship with Māori

    Learn how we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and about Māori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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