Essential Voter Information for Napier Local Elections 2025

Key Dates to Remember

• Maori Electoral option closes July 10, 2025
• Voting documents delivery: September 9-22, 2025
• Voting period: September 9 – October 11, 2025
• Last day for postal votes: October 7, 2025
• Election Day (voting closes): October 11, 2025 at 12 noon

What You’re Voting For

• Mayor of Napier (1 position)
• City Councillors (11 positions across 4 wards)
• Hawke’s Bay Regional Council representatives

How to Vote

1.Check you’re enrolled: Ensure your details are up-to-date at vote.nz

2.Receive your voting papers: Delivered by mail between September 9-22

3.Complete your ballot: Follow the instructions carefully

4.Return your vote: By mail (before October 7) or at a secure ballot box (by October 11 at noon)

Ward Information

• Te Whanga Māori ward: 2 councillors (voters must be on the Māori roll)
• Ahuriri general ward: 3 councillors
• Napier Central general ward: 3 councillors
• Taradale general ward: 3 councillors

Eligibility to Vote

• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• 18 years or older
• Lived in New Zealand continuously for 12 months or more
• Lived in Napier for at least 1 month

Need Help?

• Visit: https://www.napier.govt.nz/our-council/local-elections/
• Call: https://www.napier.govt.nz/contact-us/
• Email: info@napier.govt.nz

Important Reminders

• Voting is by postal vote only
• Every vote counts in local elections
• Local councils make decisions that directly affect your daily life
• Research candidates before voting