Nominations have now closed for the 2025 Carterton District Council elections. Registered voters will receive voting papers from September, ahead of Election Day on Saturday 11 October. Three candidates are standing for Mayor, and 18 candidates are standing for the eight At-Large Councillor positions.
Candidates for Mayor
| Name | Affiliation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Casey | Independent | simoncasey4mayor@gmail.com | 022 087 2740 |
| Steve Cretney | Ratepayers do have a Voice! | stevecretneyforcdc@gmail.com | 021 796 401 |
| Brian Deller | Independent | brianliz@xtra.co.nz | 027 444 5340 |
Candidates for Councillor
Voting information
Voting papers will be mailed to all enrolled voters in September. Local elections are conducted by postal vote and must be returned by midday, Saturday 11 October.
Not enrolled or recently moved?
You must be correctly enrolled to vote.
- Visit vote.nz
- Or call 0800 36 76 56 to check or update your details
If you’re not enrolled by Friday 13 September, you won’t receive voting papers in the mail — but you can still cast a special vote.
For more information on the election process, candidate details, and how to vote, visit our Elections page.