Nominations for the 2026 Papatoetoe Subdivision local election

When nominations open and close

Nominations for candidates in the 2026 Papatoetoe Subdivision local election are now open and will close at 12 noon, Wednesday 28 January 2026.

You need two people to nominate you. They must be over 18 and on the Parliamentary Electoral Roll for the area you want to represent.
You do not need to live in the area you want to represent, but you will need to declare this in your candidate profile statement.

Nominations can be made online.

You can also download a PDF nomination form and post it to:

Election Services
PO Box 5135 Victoria Street West
Auckland
1142.

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You can also collect a nomination form or drop it off in person at one of the following locations:

Election Services, Level 2A/198 Federal Street, Auckland Central (from 14 January 2026)
War Memorial Library, 30 Wallace Road, Papatoetoe
Manukau Library, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre.

When filling in your nomination form you will need to pay a nomination deposit of $200 including GST.

If you submit an online nomination, you must provide proof of the payment as part of your submission.