Triennial local elections
Elections of members of local authorities are held once every three years, on the second Saturday in October. The next elections will be held in October 2025. By-elections are held when a vacancy occurs.
The triennial elections of regional councils, city and district councils, community boards and local boards are held at the same time as elections for licensing trusts. Westland District Council’s Election Statistics can be found here.
Key dates - 2025 elections
| Friday 4 July 2025: | Candidate nominations open, electoral roll opens for public inspection. |
| Monday 7 July 2025: | Candidate briefing, 5.30pm, Westland District Council Chambers. |
| Friday 1 August 2025: | Candidate nominations close at 12 noon, electoral roll closes. |
| Tuesday 9 September 2025: | Voting documents posted out, voting opens. |
| Saturday 11 October 2025: | Voting closes at 12 noon. |
| Saturday 11 October 2025: | Preliminary results available. |
| Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 October 2025: | Declaration of final results. |
Notice of 2025 Triennial Local Authority Elections - 1 July 2025
Ward maps
The District is divided into three Wards for electoral purposes. See the Ward maps below:
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