Elections

Get ready to vote - it's election year.

Nominations opened on 4 July and close at noon on 1 August. Voting opens from 9 September and closes at noon, Saturday 11 October 2025.

View the confirmed candidates for Christchurch.

Candidate information

Information and resources for those thinking of standing.

Key dates and activities

Key dates and activities for the 2025 local elections.

Voting and special voting

All enrolled electors have voting documents posted to them.

Enrol to vote

You need to be on the electoral roll to be eligible to vote.

Find your voting area

Not sure which ward you're in? Find your voting area.

Past elections

Results and resources from previous Council elections.


 

 

Christchurch candidates

Confirmed Christchurch candidates for our elections are available at electionz.com.

This list will be updated throughout the nomination period.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 1 August 2025. 

Christchurch candidates

Confirmed Christchurch candidates for our elections are available at electionz.com.

This list will be updated throughout the nomination period.

Nominations close at noon on Friday 1 August 2025. 



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