Elections for Matamata-Piako District Council are held every three years and are conducted in accordance with the Local Electoral Act 2001, Local Electoral Regulations 2001 and Local Government Act 2002. Electionz.com Limited are contracted by Council to conduct the election on our behalf for 2025.

Elections give the community an opportunity to vote for locals who represent the interests that have an impact on our district. Our Council is currently made up of twelve General seats, one Māori seat and the Mayor.

The last local government elections were held in October 2025.

You can see how many votes were returned here.

More information here on how to enrol to check you are eligible to vote in the next elections.

More information here on the 2025 local government elections.

Click on the documents below, to learn more about how to vote and the current issues facing our district:

Whether you are standing for Council or want to be better informed as a voter, the pre-election report outlines the important issues and opportunities facing our district.