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    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. 

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    2025 CONFIRMED CANDIDATES

    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