2025 Elections

The 2025 Palmerston North City Council election and Māori Wards referendum are happening this October.

Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date, so we know where to send your voting papers. You'll be voting for your councillors and mayor.

Know more about your candidates

Timeline

Enrolling to vote

If you didn't enrol by 1 August, or you are on the unlisted electoral roll for personal reasons, you will need to cast a special vote.

Voting period

Tuesday 9 September - noon, Saturday 11 October

Preliminary results published

11 October 2025, 05:00 PM

Final results announced

17 October 2025, 03:00 PM

Information for voters

Everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming elections.

How to enrol

If you haven't enrolled by 1 August, or you are on the unlisted electoral roll for personal reasons, you may need to cast a special vote. Find out how.