Local elections are here!
E haere mai ana ngā pōti ā-rohe

Every three years, elections are held across New Zealand to elect mayors, councillors, community boards and other local body positions. This is your chance to make your voice heard and have your say in the future of the Ashburton District.

How can I be involved?

It’s easy to make your voice heard by voting in the local elections. You’ll find heaps of information on this site to help you!

Voting packs will be delivered to mailboxes from Tuesday 9 September.

Who are our candidates?

It’s nearly time to elect a new Mayor and Council, but how well do you know the people asking for your vote?

View candidate profiles, statements and videos here.

We also held two Q&A evenings in August, giving voters the chance to hear directly from the candidates about their vision for our district. The Ashburton event was livestreamed and the recording is available here.