Ngā pōtitanga | Elections

Local government elections are held once every three years. Find out how elections happen in Palmerston North.

• Local government elections

  The next local government elections for Mayor and Councillors of Palmerston North City Council will be held on Saturday 8 October 2022.

• Election results, donations and expenses

  Results, voter numbers and returns received from candidates in past elections for Palmerston North City Council.

• Enrolling to vote

  You can enrol to vote anytime. Find out how.

• Māori ward poll

  Final result: 14,621 people have voted against a Māori ward or wards being established in Palmerston North. 6,589 voted for.

• Representation review

  Council has completed a review of its representation arrangements for the next local government elections.