2025 New Zealand local elections

2025 New Zealand local elections

11 October 2025

Promotional logo for the local elections

Regional elections
131 regional councillors across 11 regions
ControlTBD
CouncillorsTBD

Territorial authority elections
705 local councillors across
66 territorial authorities
ControlTBD
CouncillorsTBD

Mayoral elections
66 mayors
Re-elected
AffiliationTBD


Notes 

    The 2025 New Zealand local elections (Māori: Nga Pōtitanga ā-Rohe 2025) are upcoming triennial elections that will be held from 9 September until 11 October 2025 to elect local mayors and councillors, regional councillors, and members of various other local government bodies.

    All 11 of New Zealand's regions and 66 of New Zealand's 67 cities and districts will participate in the elections; 45 councils will also hold local referendums on the status of Māori wards. Tauranga City Council will not hold elections or a referendum as they held recent elections in 2024.