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.
Use this finder and your home address to locate which ward and local board you are eligible to vote in.
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.
Local boards make decisions on:
They also provide input into regional:
When voting in the Auckland local election, you can vote for the:
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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