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Local Election 2025

The local elections to vote for a mayor and councillors will be held Saturday 11 October 2025. Local elections are held every 3 years by postal vote.

Key dates

Key dates for the 2025 local body elections.

Friday 4 July 2025 Candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection
1 August Ratepayer electoral roll closes
1 August Candidate nominations close at 12noon
8 August Candidates announced
9 - 22 September Voting papers sent to enrolled voters
9 September Voting opens
Saturday 11 October Voting closes 12noon
Saturday 11 October Progress and preliminary results published
11 - 19 October Final results announced - official count
Mid/late December 2025 Return of electoral donations and expenses form
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