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.

• Representation review

  Council will be reviewing its election representation arrangements this year.

• Māori wards

  Palmerston North will have a Māori ward seat or seats for future local government elections.

• Election donations and expenses

  Returns received from candidates in Palmerston North City Council elections.