Elections

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Every three years a local body election is held on the second Saturday in October. The next local body election is Saturday 11 October 2025. 

Find all the details for past and upcoming local elections below.

2025 Local Body Elections

  • Nominations open: Tuesday 1 July

  • Nominations close: 12.00pm, Friday 1 August

  • Election papers delivered: Tuesday 9 September - Monday 22 September

  • Voting period: Tuesday 9 September - Saturday 11 October

Living elsewhere but pay rates in the district?

If you live in one area and pay rates on a property in another, then you may qualify to enrol on the ratepayer electoral roll.  If you wish to enrol as a ratepayer elector please complete the form below and scan and email it to:
nrr@electionz.com
OR post to Ratepayer Elector Enrolments, PO Box 3138, Christchurch. 

Alternatively, complete the form electronically at: www.electionz.com/ratepayers 

Past elections

Results from previous elections and by-elections.

Voting

Make sure you know how to have your say.

Pre-election reports

Published every 3 years ahead of an election

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