See the official progress result document.
PRELIMINARY RESULT – 2 October 2026
The preliminary 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 | 389 |
| INFORMAL | 2 |
| BLANK | 1 |
The voter return is currently 34.64%, being 882 votes.
There are 4 special votes yet to be processed.
The final result, incorporating the remaining special votes is expected to be available by 4.00pm, Monday 5 October 2026.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.co