Holiday alert! Kerbside collections scheduled for Good Friday will be a day later than normal (even recyclers need a holiday!). The Queenstown and Wānaka Transfer Stations will be closed on Good Friday 18 April. The public recycling drop off on Glenda Drive will be closed on Good Friday 18 April. Find out more information on our Rubbish & Recycling Collection webpage.

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.

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2025 Local Body Elections

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Considering standing for election?

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Past elections, voting and pre-election reports

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2025 Local Body Elections

The important dates to be aware of for this year's local body elections:

  • Nominations open: Friday 4 July

  • Nominations close: 12.00pm, Friday 1 August

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

  • Voting period: Tuesday 9 September - 12.00pm, 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 

Considering standing for election?

Every three years you get the chance to stand for election, either as a councillor, the mayor or as a community board member. Being elected gives you direct responsibility for making decisions that are important for current and future communities and it's a chance to make a difference.

Don’t let a lack of local government experience or knowledge put you off. LGNZ offers plenty of support for people wanting to throw their hat in the ring. If you care about your community and want to contribute, why not give it a shot? 

You can find out more about standing for election on the LGNZ website. 

Their website include information such as:

  • Local Government explained
  • Councils in Aotearoa
  • Local elections and voting
  • How to get involved

There are also resources such as candidate guidance. 

Past elections, voting and pre-election reports

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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Find out more about elections

Everything you need to know about local body elections from the Electoral Commission

LGNZ Youth Voting Programme

Find out about the Ngā Pōti ā-Taiohi - Youth Voting initiative for 11-15 year old students