Elections
Last updated: 01 Aug, 2025 02:55pm
About the 2025 Elections
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9 September: Voting Opens
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11 October: Election Day
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About the 2025 Elections
Local elections are held every three years across Aotearoa New Zealand. This is your opportunity to vote for the people who will represent you on the Carterton District Council.
In Carterton, you’ll vote for:
- 1 Mayor
- 8 Councillors, all elected at large (meaning they represent the whole district, not separate wards)
The next Carterton District Council election will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2025. Voting opens in September, and all registered residents and ratepayers can have their say.
Masterton Licensing Trust
If you live in the northern part of Carterton District (roughly north of Belvedere and up to the Waingawa River), you may also be eligible to vote in the Masterton Licensing Trust election.
The Trust oversees the management of alcohol sales in its area and supports community funding initiatives.
Check your enrolment details to see if you’re within the Licensing Trust boundary.
News & Updates
Vote 2025: Last chance to Stand!
Aspiring local leaders across Wairarapa are urged to act now, with nominations to stand for council in the 2025 local elections closing at 12 noon sharp on Friday 1 August. Carterton District Council is encouraging people from all walks of life to put themselves...
Vote 2025: Video Playlist
Notice of 2025 triennial local authority elections
Elections Nominations Electoral Rolls Electoral Officers Elections The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025 Carterton District Council (First Past the Post electoral system) Election of the mayor Election of eight...
Documents
| Title | Date | Link |
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| Carterton District Local Elections 2025 Candidate Handbook | 25 June 2025 | |
| Carterton District 2025 Pre-Election Report | 24 June 2025 | |
| Mayor | Nomination form | Carterton Elections 2025 | 4 June 2025 | |
| Councillor | Nomination form | Carterton Elections 2025 | 4 June 2025 | |
| Ratepayer Elector Enrolment Form | 20 March 2025 | |
| Election Protocols for Council Staff | 6 March 2025 |