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Mark your calendars! The upcoming local elections will take place on Saturday, 11 October 2025. It will be conducted by postal voting using the First Past the Post electoral system, meaning that the candidate(s) with the most votes will win.
Elections will be held for:
- 1 Mayor
- 1 Councillor to represent the Western Ward
- 2 Councillors to represent the Northern Ward
- 2 Councillors to represent the Central Ward
- 1 Councillor to represent the Harbour Ward
- 1 Councillor to represent the Wainuiomata Ward
- 1 Councillor to represent the Mana Kairangi ki Tai Māori Ward*
- 5 Councillors to represent the entire city
- 3 Councillors to represent Greater Wellington Regional Council
- 5 members to represent the Eastbourne Community Board
- 6 members to represent the Wainuomata Community Board
At its meeting held on 6 September 2024, Council has resolved to establish a Māori Ward, effective from the 2025 local elections. Visit Hutt City Council to establish Māori Ward | Hutt City Council
The Māori Electoral Option allows Māori to choose between the Māori or general electoral roll. Visit Māori Electoral Option | Vote NZ
Ngā rā mātua | Key dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Friday, 4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open, and the electoral roll opens for public inspection. |
| Friday, 1 August 2025 | Candidate nominations close at noon, and the electoral roll closes. |
| By Friday, 8 August 2025 | Public notice of election day and candidates. |
| Tuesday, 9 September 2025 | Voting documents are posted out and voting opens. |
| Saturday, 11 October 2025 | Election day, voting closes at noon. |
| Saturday, 11 October 2025 | Preliminary results available. |
| By Sunday, 19 October 2025 | Declaration of final results. |
Candidate briefing session
Hutt City Council’s electoral officer, Bruce Hodgins, will host a candidate briefing at the Hutt City Council, 30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt on Monday, 30 June at 5.30pm.
Me pēhea taku rēhita hei pōti | How do I enrol to vote?
You can enrol as a resident if you:
- are 18 years or older,
- are a New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident,
- have lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more.
If you’re enrolled to vote in the parliamentary elections, you’re also automatically enrolled for Council elections.
Visit vote.nz, email enrol@vote.nz, call 0800 36 76 56 or free text your name and address to 3676 to enrol to vote or to update your enrolment details.
How to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer
If you own property in the Hutt but live elsewhere, you may be able to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector and vote in both areas. You can check your eligibility and enrol by visiting the ElectioNZ ratepayer enrolment portal or enrol using the form below:
Download a non-resident ratepayer enrolment form
Additional election-related documents and links will be accessible from this page throughout 2025.