Local elections are held every three years. In the Taupō District, the local elections give eligible residents and ratepayers the chance to vote for a Mayor for the district and councillor/s in their local ward.
See the table below for all of the key dates leading up to Election day on 11 October 2025.
| Date
| Milestone
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|---|
| Tuesday 1 July 2025
| Candidate briefing session in Taupō
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| Friday 4 July 2025
| Candidate nominations open and roll opens for public inspection
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| Friday 1 August 2025 (12 noon)
| Candidate nominations close at 12 noon and electoral roll closes
|
| Wednesday 6 August 2025
| Public notice of candidates’ names
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| Tuesday 9 September 2025
| Voting opens.
Voting documents delivered to enrolled voters.
|
| Tuesday 7 October 2025
| Last day for posting vote by mail.
After this date votes must be returned to council’s secure ballot boxes.
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| Saturday 11 October 2025
| Election day - voting closes at 12 noon |
| Saturday 11 October 2025
| Progress results published after 12 noon
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| 16-22 October 2025
| Declaration of final results
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| October/November 2025
| Elected members' swearing in ceremonies
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