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Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.
No voting papers? No problem!
It’s time to vote in Auckland’s local elections, which means you should have received your voting pack in the letterbox by now.
200+ reasons to vote in Auckland local elections
Local elections season is well underway with nearly 25,000 votes already returned.
Local elections: Can Auckland count on you?
Voting papers are being sent to enrolled voters between September 9 -22 so they can choose Auckland’s champions.
Who represents you?
The best news about these elections so far is that Aucklanders have more to choose from, with a record number of candidates nominated since 2013.
Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections?
Voting in the local elections opens on Tuesday 9 September and Aucklanders are invited to check out the candidate catalogue to learn about candidates.
Candidates confirmed
Auckland elections candidates have been announced. Who will you vote for?
A total of 477 nominations for Auckland Elections 2025 were received as at midday Friday 1 August when nominations closed.
Auckland's elections candidate numbers trending up from 2022
Nominations received so far for candidates standing in Auckland local elections are up from this time last elections.
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