Tairāwhiti local elections to vote for a mayor and councillors will be held Saturday 11 October 2025 by postal vote. A referendum on the future of our district's Māori ward is also included. Nominations are now open for positions for Mayor and Councillors, see table below.
Check you're enrolled to vote - roll closes 1 August Enrol, Check or Update
Information on how to stand for council, voting and the referendum
Nominations confirmed for the 2025 Gisborne District Council elections are listed below. The list is updated every Monday.
| Position | Candidate Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rehette Stoltz |
| Friday 4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection |
|---|---|
| 1 August | Ratepayer electoral roll closes |
| 1 August | Candidate nominations close at 12noon |
| 8 August | Candidates announced |
| 9 - 22 September | Voting papers delivered to enrolled voters |
| 9 September | Voting opens |
| Saturday 11 October | Voting closes 12noon |
| Saturday 11 October | Progress and preliminary results published |
| 13 - 17 October | Official count - final results announced |
| Friday 17 October | Declaration of results - public notice |
| Mid/late December 2025 | Return of electoral donations and expenses form |
Documents, guides, forms and policy
For nomination papers, go to the stand webpage
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