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Everything you need to know to vote in the 2025 local elections.
Voting papers for the 2025 local body election were delivered between 9 and 22 September 2025. If you have not received your papers you will need to cast a special vote.
How to cast a special vote
Voting opens on 9 September and closes at 12 noon 11 October 2025.
Locations for orange voting bins and post boxes in Wellington.
See the list of candidates nominated to stand in the 2025 Wellington City Council elections.
If you did not receive your voting papers, or they’re lost or damaged, you will need to cast a special vote.
Wellington City Council uses the Single Transferable Vote (STV) electoral system to elect its Mayor, councillors and community board members.
This year we are required to run a binding poll to decide whether we keep our Māori ward beyond 2028.
Hear from your local candidates or list your own candidate event.
Everything you need to know to get enrolled to vote.
Election information is available in alternative formats and different languages.