See the official Final Result document.
DECLARATION OF RESULT
The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 5 June 2026
is:
| Featherston Community Board (1 vacancy) | Votes Received |
| BALDWIN, Joanna | 470 |
| BLEAKLEY, Claire | 178 |
| DOBBIE, Jessica | 138 |
| COLTMAN, Karen | 70 |
| INFORMAL | 4 |
| BLANK VOTING PAPERS | 2 |
Joanna BALDWIN is declared elected.
The voter return was 31.58%, being 862 votes.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.com