Kōrero ā Rotarota – Aotearoa pārongo whai tikanga e pā ana ki ngā pōti ā-rohe NZ Sign Language - Information about local elections

Auckland Council and local elections explained
Why have a council
What the council does
Why be a candidate
How to become a candidate
What would you do if elected
Why you should vote
How to enrol to vote
How to vote
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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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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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Who can vote and how to enrol
Learn what you need to do to enrol so you can vote and have your say.
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Local versus general elections
Discover the difference between local and general elections, plus information on why you should enroll to vote.
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Key dates for the 2025 local elections
A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.
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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.