Stand for the Ashburton District
Tū kaha mō te Rohe o Hakatere
Have you thought about standing for the Ashburton District? If elected, you could play a crucial role in our District’s future through the decisions you help make over the next three years.
Any New Zealand citizen over the age of 18 and enrolled on the parliamentary roll can stand for election and our community needs representatives of all backgrounds and walks of life. Will you answer the call and make a difference in Mid Canterbury?
Candidate nominations are open from Friday 4 July until Friday 1 August at 12 noon.
Want to know more?
Check out the candidate resources below. A good place to start is the Candidate Handbook or Pre-Election Report
If you have questions about standing for election or the nomination process, please contact the Electoral Officer through the details at the bottom of page.
Candidate Resources
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Pre Election Report A pre-election report is designed to promote informed discussion in the lead up to the local body elections in October.
It outlines the key issues facing the Council and the district over the coming years and explains the Council's current financial position.
The report is prepared by the Chief Executive independently of the current Mayor and councillors.
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Nomination Process Candidate nominations are open from Friday 4 July until Friday 1 August at 12 noon.
Nomination involves the following steps:
- Completion of an official nomination form, sent to the Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer.
- Nominations from two people. Candidates cannot nominate themselves, and those who nominate candidates must be over 18 years old and enrolled to vote in the same ward or area the candidate is planning to stand.
- Candidates must consent to their nomination going forward.
- A $200 deposit must be paid, which may be refunded depending on election results.
- Candidates must be New Zealand citizens.
Nomination Forms
- Nomination Form - Mayor of Ashburton District
- Nomination Form - Ashburton District Council
- Nomination Form - Methven Community Board
- Nomination Form - Braided Rivers Community Trust
We strongly recommend that you complete and submit your nomination form early to allow time for us to check for any errors. All nominations must be received by 12 noon on 1 August.
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Resources for Candidates Information for Candidates
- 2025 Ashburton District Candidate Handbook
- Ashburton District Council Pre-Election Report
- Ashburton District Ward Boundaries Map
Candidate Information Sessions
- Ashburton Session (18/6/2025) Presentation, video of the evening can be viewed here.
- Methven Session (24/6/2025) Presentation
Further Resources
- Taituarā & LGNZ Vote Local – Information for Candidates
- Akona LGNZ - Pre-election Learning Course for Candidates
- Elected Member Remuneration 2024-25
Nomination Forms
- Nomination Form - Mayor of Ashburton District
- Nomination Form - Ashburton District Council
- Nomination Form - Methven Community Board
- Nomination Form - Braided Rivers Community Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Campaigning and Advertising
- Security advice for candidates
- 2025 Local Elections NZTA guidance letter
- State Highway control manual (signs)
Formal Notices
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Information Requested by Candidates When a candidate requests information from the Council, it is made available to all other candidates and linked below.
- There are no current requests for information.
Electoral Staff
Ngā Kaimahi Pōti
| Ashburton District Council – (ADC) | ||
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Electoral Officer (EO) Anthony Morton, electionz.com Ltd PO Box 3138, CHRISTCHURCH. | Deputy Electoral Officer (DEO) Phillipa Clark, Ashburton District Council PO Box 94, ASHBURTON | |
| Canterbury Regional Council – (Environment Canterbury) | ||
Electoral Officer (EO) Anthony Morton, electionz.com Ltd PO Box 3138, CHRISTCHURCH. | Deputy Electoral Officer (DEO) Lisa Goodman PO Box 345, Christchurch 8140. | |
