2025 Elections

The 2025 Palmerston North City Council election and Māori Wards referendum are happening this October.

Make sure you’re enrolled and your details are up to date, so we know where to send your voting papers. You'll be voting for your councillors and mayor.

Enrol to vote today

How to enrol

Make sure you're enrolled to vote by June 2025. Find out how.

Māori wards referendum

In October 2025, alongside the council elections, you’ll vote in a referendum to decide the future of Māori wards and constituencies.

For candidates

Information for people thinking about becoming a candidate.

What does Council do

Find out why it’s so important to vote and have your say.

How we elect our Council

What local government elections look like for Palmerston North City Council.

Election donations and expenses

Returns received from candidates in Palmerston North City Council elections.

Previous election results

Final results of previous Palmerston North City Council elections.