See the official progress result document.
PROGRESS RESULT – 2 October 2026
The progress result for the South Wairarapa District Council by-election that closed at midday on Friday, 2 October 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 General Ward (1 vacancy) | Votes Received |
| BIGGS, Peter | 484 |
| WEST, Brenda Independent | 365 |
| INFORMAL | 2 |
| BLANK | 1 |
The voter return is currently 33.46%, being 852 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 2 October 2026.
Warwick Lampp
Electoral Officer – South Wairarapa District Council
Ph 0800 666 048
vote@electionz.com