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.
First thing - check you're enrolled to vote, the roll is open until 1 August Enrol, Check or Update
Information on how to stand for council, voting and the referendum
| Friday 4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection |
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| 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
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