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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 and one Māori seat.

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 on how to enrol so you are eligible to vote. More information on the 2025 local government elections.

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Elections timeline

15 July 2022

Candidate nominations open and roll opens

4 July 2025

15 July 2022

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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