He kōrero mā ngā kaitono pōti Information for candidates

How to become a candidate in the local elections

Find out how to get nominated, what it takes to be a candidate and how to run a successful local elections campaign.
Why now is a great opportunity to lead Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland

Auckland faces some unique challenges and you could lead us through this important time in our city’s history.
Skills and qualities you need to become an elected member

Learn what makes a great elected member and the range of different skills and experience candidates need to bring to the role.
What is involved in being an elected member?

Discover what it means to be an elected member. Read examples of the work elected members do that helps support our diverse communities and shapes our city.
How much elected members get paid

Find out what roles you can be nominated for, what is required for each role and the salary you would be paid.
Campaign costs and spending limits

Details on funding an election campaign and how much you are legally allowed to spend.
How to run a successful election campaign

Read our tips on how to get more votes, learn about campaigning costs, regulations and how to save money on your campaign.
How to become part of a political party, organisation or group

How to start a new ticket, join an existing one or be part of a political party in the 2025 local elections.
Staying safe during election campaigns

Read tips from Local Government New Zealand and the Electoral Commission on how to stay safe and protect your privacy during an election campaign.
Rules during voting

Find out what you can and cannot do with your voting papers during a local election .
Election sign rules

Read the summary of rules for placement of election and by-election signs.
Understanding our key plans

A selection of our key plans, policies and projects to help prospective candidates gain an understanding of what Auckland Council has planned for the future.
Online candidate profiles

Learn what an online candidate profile is, what to include, how to create one and when it will be published.
Inauguration for elected members

Discover what happens at inauguration — when newly elected members are officially sworn into council.
About licensing trusts

Find out what licensing trusts are, what they do, where they operate and how you can vote for their trustees.
Recordings of candidate information sessions and slideshows

Watch recordings of our online candidate information session, read transcripts and view the slideshow.

For official responses to information requests about the 2025 local elections, visit Responses about the Auckland local elections.