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 2025Candidate information presentation
4 July 2025Candidate nominations open, electoral roll opens for public inspection 
10 July 2025 (midnight)Final deadline for changing your roll type
11 July 2025Pre-election period begins
1 August 2025 (midday)Candidate nominations close at 12 noon, electoral roll closes
6 August 2025Public notice of candidates’ names
9-22 September 2025Voting documents delivered
9 September 2025Voting opens
7 October 2025Last day for posting vote by mail. After this date votes must be returned to council’s secure ballot boxes
11 October 2025Voting 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