Nominations are now closed
Nominations for the 2025 Local Elections closed at 12pm on Friday 1 August 2025. Click here to view the nominations received before the deadline.
Information for Candidates
Check out the candidate resources below. A good place to start is the Candidate Handbook or Pre-Election Report
If you have questions about election or campaigning, please contact the Electoral Officer through the details at the bottom of page.
Candidate Resources
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Campaigning and Advertising
- Security advice for candidates
- 2025 Local Elections NZTA guidance letter
- State Highway control manual (signs)
Formal Notices
Electoral Staff
Ngā Kaimahi Pōti
| Ashburton District Council – (ADC) | ||
|---|---|---|
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. | |
