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How do I vote in local council elections for mayor and councillors? Do I need to enrol separately?

No, you do not need to enrol separately. If you are enrolled for parliamentary elections, you can vote in local elections for mayor, councillors and so on. Local elections are held every three years. Currently all voting is by post. The next local election is in 2028.

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From the guide “Enrolling to vote and voting”Last verified Official pages checked daily

Official figures

2026 general election day
Saturday 7 November 20261
Enrolment deadline for the 2026 general election
Midnight on Sunday 25 October 2026, which is 13 days before election day1
Early voting starts
Monday 26 October 20261
Voting closes
7pm on Saturday 7 November 2026. On election day, voting places are open 9am–7pm2
EasyVote card
Sent by post or email to people who enrol before Sunday 4 October2

Official sources

  1. Make sure you're enrolled for the 2026 General Election (factsheet, 9 June 2026)Electoral Commission · elections.nz
  2. Get ready to enrol and vote in the 2026 General Election (Easy Read guide, August 2026)Electoral Commission · vote.nz
  3. Electoral Act 1993Parliamentary Counsel Office (legislation.govt.nz) · legislation.govt.nz
  4. Our role in local electionsMinistry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport · mcert.govt.nz

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