Local Body Elections 2025
Local elections are held every three years by postal vote. In South Wairarapa, residents and other ratepayers have the chance to vote for a Mayor and Council, community boards, and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Key Dates
Date | |
25 June 2025 | Candidate information presentation |
4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open, electoral roll opens for public inspection |
10 July 2025 (midnight) | Final deadline for changing your roll type |
11 July 2025 | Pre-election period begins |
1 August 2025 (midday) | Candidate nominations close at 12 noon, electoral roll closes |
6 August 2025 | Public notice of candidates’ names |
9-22 September 2025 | Voting documents delivered |
9 September 2025 | Voting opens |
7 October 2025 | Last day for posting vote by mail. After this date votes must be returned to council’s secure ballot boxes |
11 October 2025 | Voting closed at 12 noon, preliminary results available |
5-22 October | Final results announced |
To view the Public Notice of 2025 Triennial Local Authority Elections and Poll click here
Need help?
Phone: 06 306 9611
Email: elections@swdc.govt.nz