Te kō whiringa pōti 2025 | Local Elections 2025
The next Local Government elections will be held in October 2025.
Elections give the community an opportunity to vote for locals who represent the interests that have an impact on our district. Our Council will be made up of twelve General seats, one Māori seat and the Mayor.
View the candidates using the buttons below.
You can see how many votes have been returned already here.
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.
More information here on how to enrol to check you are eligible to vote.
More information here on the 2025 local government elections.
Elections timeline
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Candidate nominations open and roll opens
4 July 2025
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Candidate nominations close and roll closes
1 August 2025, 12pm sharp
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Voting documents delivered
9 - 22 September 2025
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Last day for posting votes by mail
7 October 2025, after this votes must be returned to council's secure ballot boxes
Election day
11 October 2025, voting closes at 12pm sharp
Helpful documents
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.
Voting location maps
Find your ward map below to see all the ballot box locations in your area.
