See the official Progress Result document.
PROGRESS RESULT
The progress result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 5 June 2026 is listed below.
This result is based upon the counting of approximately 90% of the returned votes. This result does not include special votes and votes still in transit to the Electoral Officer.
| Featherston Community Board (1 vacancy) | Votes Received |
| BALDWIN, Joanna | 446 |
| BLEAKLEY, Claire | 173 |
| DOBBIE, Jessica | 130 |
| COLTMAN, Karen | 67 |
| INFORMAL | 4 |
| BLANK VOTING PAPERS | 2 |
The voter return is currently 30.18%, being 822 votes.
A preliminary result, incorporating the remaining ordinary votes currently in transit to the Electoral Officer is expected to be available by 4.30pm, Friday 5 June 2026.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.com
The preliminary and final results will be posted to our website when they become available – Featherston Community Board by-election 2026 – SWDC