Recent by-election results and why we hold them

About by-elections

We hold by-elections to fill elected positions that have become vacant.

If a Governing Body or a local board member resigns or dies before their term ends, and it is more than 12 months before the next local election, a by-election will be held within the relevant ward or local board area to replace that member. If it is less than 12 months, the Governing Body or relevant local board votes on whether to leave the seat vacant or appoint someone directly.

Recent by-election results

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board (Ōtara subdivision) by-election

Lorenzo Kaisaro was elected with 1512 votes. The by-election voting period closed on 28 June 2023.

Candidate name	Votes received
KAISARA, Lorenzo (NZ Labour Party)	1512
JACKSON, Albert (Ōtara First)	404
HANN, Angela	331
TAWHI-MARSTERS, Nevaeh (All 444 YOUTH)	304

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election

Laura Caine was elected with 236 votes. The by-election voting period closed on Friday 24 February 2023.

Candidate name	Votes received
CAINE, Laura	236
SHARP, Bella	107
DAVIES, Sydney	67
MELLARS, John	46

Albert-Eden Local Board (Maungawhau subdivision) by-election

Will McKenzie was elected with 2768 votes. The by-election voting period closed on Friday 21 May 2022.

Candidate name	Votes received
MCKENZIE, Will – C&R Communities & Residents	2768
POWER, Bernadette – City Vision	2735
FOWLER, Jose – Independent	1148

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu by-election

Papaliitele Lafulafu Peo was elected with 5203 votes. The by-election voting period closed on Friday 19 February 2021.

Candidate name	Votes received
PEO, Papaliitele Lafulafu - Labour Party	5203
TURNER, Malcolm - Communities and Residents	2164
MALIETOA-BROWN, Christian	985
BRIDGE, Phil - NZ Outdoors Party	577
TOFA, Elnez	479
BRAGG, Sharon - Independent	364