See the official declaration notice.
DECLARATION OF RESULT – 5 October 2026
The final result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday 2 October 2026 is:
| Featherston General Ward (1 vacancy) | Votes received |
| BIGGS, Peter | 490 |
| WEST, Brenda Independent | 392 |
| INFORMAL | 2 |
| BLANK | 1 |
Peter BIGGS is declared elected.
The voter return was 34.75%, being 885 votes.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.com