See the official Preliminary Results document.
PRELIMINARY RESULT
The preliminary 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 | 469 |
| BLEAKLEY, Claire | 176 |
| DOBBIE, Jessica | 135 |
| COLTMAN, Karen | 70 |
| INFORMAL | 4 |
| BLANK VOTING PAPERS | 2 |
The voter return is currently 31.41%, being 856 votes.
There are 13 special votes yet to be processed.
The final result, incorporating the remaining special votes is expected to be available by 4.00pm, Monday 8 June 2026.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.com