Key dates for 2026 Papatoetoe Subdivision local board election

Timeline

  • Decision to hold new election for Papatoetoe Subdivision of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

    Tuesday 16 December 2025

  • Public notice published with details of the new election

    Wednesday 31 December 2025

  • Candidate nominations open

    Wednesday 31 December 2025

  • Candidate nominations close

    12 noon, Wednesday 28 January 2026

  • Election signs can be put up

    Thursday 5 February 2026

  • Voting opens

    Monday 9 March 2026

  • Election signs must be removed

    12 midnight, Wednesday 8 April 2026

  • Voting closes

    Thursday 9 April 2026

  • Preliminary results announced

    Thursday 9 April 2026

  • Final results announced

    Friday 10 April 2026