Elections

2025 Election final results

The next local body elections for Council will take place on Saturday 11 October 2025. Local elections are held every three years by postal vote.

For any elections related queries please email: elections@es.govt.nz

This page will be regularly updated with all information relating to the 2025 elections.

Key dates for the 2025 local body elections:

9 September	Voting opens.
10 September	Meeting the Candidates Evening
11 October at 12 noon	Election Day – voting closes midday.
11 October from 12 noon	Preliminary results.
16 - 22 October 2025	Declaration of results
October/November 2025	Elected members’ swearing in ceremonies.