The next local election will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2025 (voting closes at 12 noon) and will also include a referendum on the future of Māori Wards in our district.
Get more information on candidates and how to vote. Note, due to an error by electionz.com, Māori ward candidate profiles were omitted from the information booklet sent out this week. The information is on its way to electors - but in the meantime you can read the profiles and view candidate videos here
Final results of the 2019 local body elections
Final results of the 2019 local body elections
Find out about enrolling and special voting for Election 2019
Information on what you will be voting for in this election
View the profiles of nominated candidates for Whanganui District Council and Whanganui District Health Board
Responses to all information requests from candidates will be published on this page leading up to election day, 12 October 2019. This is to ensure all candidates can be equally informed throughout this period.
Voting papers returned
Total voting papers returned: 14123 papers (44.17%)
Total voting papers issued: 31975
