Ngā pōtitanga | Elections

Find out how elections happen in Palmerston North.

• How to enrol

  You can enrol to vote anytime. Find out how.

• How we elect our Council

  What local government elections look like for Palmerston North City Council.

• How to stand

  Everything you need to know about standing for Council.

• Māori wards

  Palmerston North will have two Māori ward seats for the next local government elections.

• Election donations and expenses

  Returns received from candidates in Palmerston North City Council elections.

• By-election 2021: Final results

  Final results of city by-election for a new Councillor.