The following elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Election of the mayor
Election of four councillors for the Kaiapoi-Woodend Ward
Election of two councillors for the Oxford-Ohoka Ward
Election of four councillors for the Rangiora-Ashley Ward
Election of five members for the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board
Election of five members for the Woodend-Sefton Community Board
Election of three members for the Ohoka-Swannanoa subdivision of the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board
Election of three members for the Oxford subdivision of the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board
Election of two members for the Ashley subdivision of the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board
Election of six members for the Rangiora subdivision of the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board
Candidate names will be listed in random order on the voting papers.
Nominations
Candidates are encouraged to submit a candidate profile statement and colour photograph with their nomination, for sending out with voting documents to electors. The requirements for profile statements and photos are set out in the candidate handbook which is available with the nomination forms. All nomination documents must be lodged at the same time.
Electoral Rolls
- Rangiora Service Centre, 215 High Street, Rangiora
- Rangiora Library, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
- Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 176 Williams Street, Kaiapoi
- Oxford Service Centre & Library, 34 Main Street, Oxford
- Online at www.vote.nz
- By texting your name and address to 3676, calling 0800 36 76 56, or by emailing enquiries@elections.govt.nz to ask for a form to be sent to you
You can still enrol after this time; however, you will need to cast a special vote. Locations and hours for community voting sessions will be published closer to the voting period.
Applications for registration as a ratepayer elector are to be made on the non-resident ratepayer elector enrolment form available wherever copies of the electoral rolls are displayed and must be returned to the Waimakariri District Council electoral officer before 5pm Friday 1 August 2025. Online applications for ratepayer elector registration can also be made through the non-resident ratepayer portal: www.electionz.com/ratepayer
Anthony Morton
Electoral Officer – Waimakariri District Council
PO Box 3138 Christchurch 8140
waimakariridc@electionz.com
0800 666 048
Sarah Nichols
Deputy Electoral Officer
Waimakariri District Council
elections@wmk.govy.nz
0800 965 468