Ngā pōtitanga | Elections

Find out how elections happen in Palmerston North.

• By-election

  A by-election to elect one councillor for the city will be held soon.

• How to vote

  How voting happens in Palmerston North.

• Your candidates

  See who's standing for Council in the upcoming by-election.

• How to hold a candidate meeting

  A step-by-step guide to hosting a meeting where you can hear from by-election candidates and share what matters to you.

• How to enrol

  You can enrol to vote anytime. Find out how.

• Election questions and answers

  Have you got any questions about the by-election or our elections process? Check this page for an answer.

• 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's most recent review of its election representation arrangements.

• Māori wards

  Papaioea Palmy does not have Māori ward seats.

• Election donations and expenses

  Returns received from candidates in Palmerston North City Council elections.