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
This is the final week to nominate candidates for the 2025 local elections. Nominations close at 12 noon this Friday 1 August.
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
Learn about campaign costs and spending limits, how to run a successful campaign and election sign rules.
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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 received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
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Auckland Council is looking for passionate Aucklanders from different backgrounds to bring fresh perspectives and a wide range of skills to its decision-making table.
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Auckland Council’s Pre-Election Report identifies six key issues for the council’s next Governing Body.
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Auckland elections candidates: by the numbers - total Auckland local elections nominations received as at Friday 11 July.