Local elections are held every three years across the country. This is a chance for residents and ratepayers of Kaipara District to vote for a mayor and elected members to represent them.
How do I enrol to vote?
As a resident you can enrol to vote if you are 18 years or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or have lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more at some time in your life.
If you’re enrolled to vote for the parliamentary elections, then you’re automatically enrolled for Council elections too. Check you are enrolled to vote and update your details here.
How to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer
If you own property in Kaipara District but live elsewhere you may qualify to enrol as a non-resident ratepayer elector and vote in both areas.
To check your eligibility and enrol, visit the Election Services ratepayer enrolment portal.
Need help?
Deputy Electoral Officer
Phone: 09 439 7059
Email: elections@kaipara.govt.nz
For more information visit Vote 2025.
