HOW TO VOTE
INFORMATION FOR VOTERS
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Key dates
Find out when voting starts and more.
Voting opens on 9 September and closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Voting papers will be posted to enrolled voters between 9 and 22 September.
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.
You can return your vote by:
- posting it in any New Zealand Post box, before Tuesday 7 October 2025.
- dropping it in one of our orange vote boxes before 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025. These will be available in all council libraries and selected supermarkets, retailers and transport stations.
A map with all voting locations will be available in early September.
CONTACT THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact the Electoral Commission if you:
- have any queries about enrolling
- need to update your details
- want to check your electorate/ ward / local board area
- have changed home address.
Visit the Electoral Commission website or phone 0800 36 76 56.
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