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People elected to sit on Council or a Board are responsible for representing their community and for the governance of the community. A further key responsibility is to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi.

Representation is to speak on behalf of individuals and organisations in your community, to act in their best interests, make decisions that consider the needs of both current and future generations. It is about fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging and ensuring all voices are heard.

Roles candidates can stand for

  • mayor
  • councillor
  • local licensing trust or other trust

Nomination process

The process involves:

  • Completing an official nomination form and sending to the council’s electoral officer. More details and the form will be available closer to the opening of nominations.
  • Nominations from two people. Candidates cannot nominate themselves, and people who nominate candidates must be over 18 years old and enrolled to vote in the area the candidate is planning to stand.
  • Candidates must consent to their nomination going forward.
  • A $200 deposit must be paid, which may be refunded depending on election results.
  • Candidates must be New Zealand citizens who are over 18 years old and enrolled to vote.

Candidate nominations are open from 4 July until 1 August at 12 noon, 2025.

Local government is how communities make democratic decisions about how their towns, cities and regions work and how they develop in the future. If you're interested in standing as a candidate, or just want to know more about local elections, visit the links below for more information.

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