Local elections

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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.

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Key dates for the 2025 local elections

A list of the key dates for local elections 2025.

Who can vote and how to enrol

Find if you are eligible to vote and how to do it.

Information for candidates

Help shape the future of Auckland as an elected member. Learn how much you would get paid and what is involved.

Understanding Auckland Council and local government

Get an overview of our key plans, find out which local board and ward you will be voting in, learn about licensing trusts and how to vote for their trustees.

Get involved in democracy and elections

Find out the difference between local and general elections, how the elections process works, why you should vote and how representation works.

Local versus general elections

Discover the difference between local and general elections.

Co-governance and our relationship with Māori

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

Educational local election resources

Local elections in Tāmaki Makaurau explained, including the difference between local and central government, how elections work, Māori representation and more.