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Elections

  • Key dates for the 2025 local elections

  • Who can vote and how to enrol

  • Information for candidates

  • Information for voters

  • Election events

  • Understanding Auckland Council and local government

  • Get involved in democracy and elections

  • Local versus general elections

  • Educational local election resources

  • NZ Sign Language - Information about local elections

  • Past local elections and by-elections

  • Local elections public notices

  • Local elections summary and translations

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  • Information for voters

He pārongo mā te hunga pōti Information for voters

  • 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.

  • Why you should vote in the local elections

    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.

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    How to vote in local elections

    Find out how to return your vote, what voting papers and vote boxes look like, how the winners are decided and more.

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    Number of nominations received to date

    Find out how many nominations have been submitted so far.

  • How to cast a special vote

    If you are travelling during the voting period or do not receive a voting pack when they are sent out, you may be eligible to cast a special vote.

  • Overseas travel during the voting period

    Find out what to do if you are travelling overseas during the voting period.

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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.

Related topics

  • Election events

    Visit us at an event to learn how to be a candidate, check your voting details or enrol in the 2025 local elections.

  • 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.

  • The difference between local and central government

    The differences between local and central government, how their responsibilities are divided and who makes decisions about what.

  • How local elections work

    Take a closer look at how the local elections process works, including the Electoral Commission’s role.

  • Information for candidates

    Help shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.

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