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Voting closes 8 October 2022 at 12 noon

Northland Local Elections 2022

Kia ora Northland, it’s time to get involved in the 2022 local elections.

This is your chance to have a say in council decisions that affect us all.

The elections are conducted by postal vote and voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October 2022. Enrol, stand and vote, get involved for your whānau, business and community. It’s time.

Elections for local councils in New Zealand are held every three years. This is your chance to have a say in council decisions that affect us all.

This year voting will be open from 16 September to 8 October.

Enrol, stand and vote, get involved for your whānau, business and community. It’s time.

What would you like to find out about? He aha tau e hiahia koe te mohio

Enrol

Find out everything you need to know about enrolling for the 2022 local elections.

Stand

Everything you need to know about standing for council in the 2022 local elections.

Vote

Find out everything you need to know about voting in the 2022 local elections.

Councils

Find out about the roles and make-up of the different councils. Access key documents such as Pre-election Reports and Annual Plans.

Māori Representation

Find out everything you need to know about Māori representation in the Local Elections.

Key Dates

View the key dates for standing as a candidate, enrolling to vote, and voting.

Select a council

Future Councillor Information Sessions

  • June 22 – Future Councillors Information Evening - Whangārei

    5pm, Hihiaua Cultural Centre, 56-58 Herekino Street
    Northland Regional Council and Whangarei District Council

  • 14 July – Virtual Hui

    7 – 8pm, Online – register via NRC website
    Northland Regional Council

  • 20 July – FNDC Q&A Panel Session

    5.30pm - 7.30pm, Kaikohe HQ Chamber
    Details TBC

  • 25 July - Future Councillors Information Evening - Kaitāia

    5pm Kaitāia Digital Hub, 66-70 Commerce Street
    Northland Regional Council and Far North District Council

  • 28 July - Future Councillors Information Evening - Dargaville

    5pm, Sportsville, Memorial Park, Logan Street
    Northland Regional Council

  • 02 August - Future Councillors Information Evening - Kawakawa

    5pm, Te Hononga – Kawakawa
    Far North District Council

  • 03 August - Future Councillors Information Evening - Kaikohe

    5pm, Te Kona – Digital, Business and Learning Hub, 74 Guy Road
    Northland Regional Council and Far North District Council

For Kaipara District, candidate information briefings are a one-to-one appointment with a Kaipara District Council Governance Advisor. Appointments are available online, over the phone, or in person. To make an appointment, contact Gavin Dawson on 09 439 7059 or