How to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful campaign.
Kōwhiringa pōti Tāmaki Makaurau 2025 Auckland local elections 2025
Alert - important information
Candidate nominations for the local elections 2025 are open until 12 noon, Friday 1 August 2025.
Start nomination
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Key dates
Candidate nominations close Friday 1 August. A final candidate list comes out later that day. Learn when voting starts, when election signs can go up and more.
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Information for candidates
Help shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.
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Who can vote and how to enrol
Make sure you are enrolled to vote in the 2025 local elections. Find out who can vote, how to enrol and check if you are on the electoral roll.
Summaries and translations
News
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Nominations are now open for local elections candidates, until Friday 1 August, midday.
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Nominations for Auckland’s local elections open on Friday 4 July, and with elections looming on the horizon in October, so far only a few candidates have publicly announced they’re standing.
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Being an elected member in local government is an essential, valuable and rewarding role.
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Here are some handy things to know about Auckland as you consider putting yourself up to take the reins.