In the 2025 local elections you will vote for your new mayor, local board members and ward councillors. You can use your address to find the candidates standing for these roles in your local board and ward.
Rapuhia tōu poari ā-rohe me tōu roheFind your local board and ward
Some of Auckland's local board and ward boundaries have changed. These changes are approved for the 2025 local elections but will not become official until 11 October 2025.
Visit Local board and ward maps for detailed maps showing the new ward and board boundaries.
Find your local board and ward
Use this finder and your home address to locate which ward and local board you are eligible to vote in.
About local boards and wards
The Auckland region is divided into 13 wards and 21 local boards. Each area has elected representatives who make decisions on behalf of their communities. Visit Auckland Council explained for more information.
What local boards do
Local boards make decisions on:
- local matters
- provide local leadership
- enable strong local communities.
They also provide input into regional:
- strategies
- policies
- plans
- decisions.
Why you need to know your local board and ward
Know who you are eligible to vote for
When voting in the Auckland local election, you can vote for the:
- mayor — who is elected across the Auckland region
- ward councillors — who will sit on the Governing Body
- local board members — to represent your residential area.
If you are nominating a candidate
Candidates for the local elections are required to have two nominators to support their nomination.
If you want to nominate a candidate, you must be enrolled in the exact ward or local board (subdivision) that the candidate wants to represent.
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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.
Information for candidates
Help shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.
Educational local election resources
Local elections in Tāmaki Makaurau explained, including the difference between local and central government, how elections work, Māori representation and more.
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.