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Local elections for Tāmaki Makaurau

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Local elections

The next local elections for Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland will be held by postal vote in October 2025.

Useful election information

Understanding Auckland Council

Learn about how political decisions are made at Auckland Council, find out what wards and local boards are, and how to find your local board and ward.

Key dates for the 2025 local elections

A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.

How to enrol to vote

Find out what you need to do to enrol so you can vote to have your say.

How to become a candidate in the local elections

Find out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful local elections campaign.

Why now is a great opportunity to lead Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.

Why you should vote in the local elections

Read some quick facts about the local elections, learn how elected members make decisions that affect many aspects of your life and your local community and why your vote is important.

How much elected members get paid

Find out what roles you can be nominated for, what is required for each role and the salary you would be paid.

What is involved in being an elected member

Discover what it means to be an elected member. Read examples of the work elected members do that helps support our diverse communities and shapes our city.

Skills and qualities you need to become an elected member

Learn what makes a great elected member and the range of different skills and experience candidates need to bring to the role.

Past local elections

Find past results for the 2019 and 2022 local elections.

Candidate electoral donations

Search for candidate donations and expenses and download a copy of the electoral donations and expenses form.

Recent by-election results and why we hold them

Learn why we hold by-elections and read a list of recent by-election results.

Auckland Council and you

Introduction to Auckland Council

Get an overview of Auckland Council and learn about the difference between central and local government.

Co-governance and our relationship with Māori

Learn how we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and about Māori representation in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Civic participation

Find out how you can become actively involved in the democratic process by voting, attending and speaking at public meetings, making submissions on public consultations, and holding your elected representatives to account.