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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
    18 July 2025Pre-election report available on website
    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
    16-22 OctoberFinal 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