Election in New Zealand
2025 New Zealand territorial authority elections
(Canterbury)
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Elections for theterritorial authorities of New Zealand were held from 9 September until 11 October 2025 as part ofthat year's nation-wide local elections. 709 local councillors and 66 mayors were elected across 66 of 67 councils.
9 territorial authorities are located in the Canterbury region. 9 mayors and 86 district and city councillors were elected.
Kaikōura District Council
[edit]2025 Kaikōura District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
| | | | | Affiliation | Craig Mackle | |
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| Popular vote | 1,342 | |
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Mayor before election
Craig Mackle Independent | Elected mayor
Craig Mackle Independent |
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Council election |
7 seats on theKaikōura District Council 4 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Kaikōura mayoral election
[edit]2025 Kaikōura mayoral election[1]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Craig Mackle | 1,342 | |
| None | John Gregory Diver | 400 | |
| None | Dave Andrerson | 89 | |
| Informal | 0 | |
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| Blank | 50 | |
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| Total | 1,881 | |
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| Independent incumbent |
At-large[1]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Vicki Gulleford | 1,115 | |
| None | Tony Blunt | 1,041 | |
| None | Kevin Heays | 1,003 | |
| None | John Gregory Diver | 927 | |
| None | Corrina Allen Smith | 867 | |
| None | Joshua McInnnes Woods | 860 | |
| None | Mark Redwood | 840 | |
| None | Rosie Clemett | 804 | |
| None | Melanie Campbell | 765 | |
| None | John Booker | 590 | |
| None | Ted Hower | 570 | |
| None | Te Awhina Rangimarie Arahanga | 480 | |
| None | Kd Scattergood | 379 | |
| None | Dave Anderson | 295 | |
| None | Barry Alyward | 253 | |
| None | Rex Stantiford | 233 | |
| Informal | 3 | |
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| Blank | 1 | |
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| Total | | |
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| Registered | | 60.85% |
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Hurunui District Council
[edit]2025 Hurunui District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Marie Black Independent | Elected mayor
Marie Black Independent |
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Council election |
10 seats on theHurunui District Council 6 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Hurunui mayoral election
[edit]2025 Hurunui mayoral election[2]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Marie Black | Unopposed | |
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| Independenthold |
West ward[2]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Dave Hislop | 959 | |
| None | Chris Scarlet | 912 | |
| None | Tom Davies | 905 | |
| None | Christopher Carthy | 693 | |
| None | Richard E. Roe | 342 | |
| Informal | 1 | |
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| Blank | 12 | |
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| Total | | |
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| Independent incumbent |
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South ward[2]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Robbie Bruerton | 1,100 | |
| None | Pauline White | 1,064 | |
| Independent | Brett Jones | 906 | |
| Independent | Steve Hutt | 695 | |
| ACT Local | Tom Spooner | 581 | |
| Independent | Michael Ennis | 567 | |
| None | Barrie Nunn | 519 | |
| Independent | Dave Carr | 443 | |
| Independent | Lulu Webb | 431 | |
| Informal | 9 | |
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| Blank | 13 | |
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| Total | | |
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| Registered | | |
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Waimakariri District Council
[edit]2025 Waimakariri District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Dan Gordon Independent | Elected mayor
TBD
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Council election |
10 seats on theWaimakariri District Council 6 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Waimakariri mayoral election
[edit]2025 Waimakariri mayoral election[3]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Dan Gordon | 15,766 | |
| Standing Together For Waimakariri | Paul Williams | 5,132 | |
| Informal | 2 | |
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| Blank | 270 | |
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| Total | 21,170 | |
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| Registered | | |
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| Independent incumbent |
Oxford-Ohoka ward[3]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| None | Niki Mealings | 2,527 | |
| None | Tim Fulton | 2,423 | |
| Standing Together For Waimakariri | Rob Ballanytne | 1,293 | |
| Standing Together For Waimakariri | Gordon Malcolm | 1,065 | |
| Informal | 3 | |
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| Blank | 95 | |
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| Total | | |
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| Independent incumbent |
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Rangiora-Ashley ward
[edit]Kaiapoi-Woodend ward
[edit]Christchurch City Council
[edit]2025 Christchurch City Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Council election |
16 seats on theChristchurch City Council 9 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. by affiliation by political leanMargin of victory by ward |
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2025 Christchurch mayoral election
[edit]Banks Peninsula ward
[edit]Selwyn District Council
[edit]2025 Selwyn District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Sam Broughton Independent | Elected mayor
TBD
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Council election |
10 seats on theWaimakariri District Council 6 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Selwyn mayoral election
[edit]2025 Selwyn mayoral election[5]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| Independent | Lydia Gliddon | 19,129 | |
| Independent | Sam Broughton | 5,277 | |
| Independent | Brad Mannering | 1,867 | |
| Informal | 5 | |
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| Blank | 162 | |
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| Turnout | 26,440 | |
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Tawera Malvern ward
[edit]Tawera Malvern ward[5]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| Independent | John Verry | 2,380 | |
| Independent | Sharn Nu'u | 1,400 | |
| Informal | 1 | |
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| Blank | 295 | |
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| Turnout | 4,076 | |
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Kā Mānia Rolleston ward
[edit]Te Waihora Ellesmere ward
[edit]Te Waihora Ellesmere ward[5]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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| Independent | Elizabeth Mundt | 1,941 | |
| Independent | Murray Lemon | 1,593 | |
| Informal | 6 | |
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| Blank | 73 | |
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| Turnout | 3,613 | |
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Kā Puna Springs ward
[edit]Ashburton District Council
[edit]2025 Ashburton District Council election
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| Turnout | 10,662 (46.20%) |
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Mayoral election |
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Council election |
9 seats on theAshburton District Council 5 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Ashburton mayoral election
[edit]Timaru District Council
[edit]2025 Timaru District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Nigel Bowen Independent | Elected mayor
TBD
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Council election |
9 seats on theTimaru District Council 5 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Timaru mayoral election
[edit]2025 Timaru mayoral election[7]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Geraldine ward[7]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Pleasant Point-Temuka ward
[edit]Pleasant Point-Temuka ward[7]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Mackenzie District Council
[edit]2025 Mackenzie District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Anne Munro Independent | Elected mayor
TBD
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Council election |
7 seats on theMackenzie District Council 4 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Mackenzie mayoral election
[edit]2025 Mackenzie mayoral election[8]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Tekapo ward[8]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Waimate District Council
[edit]2025 Waimate District Council election
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| ← 2022 | 11 October 2025 | 2028 → |
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Mayoral election |
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Mayor before election
Craig Rowley Independent | Elected mayor
TBD
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Council election |
8 seats on theWaimate District Council 5 seats needed for a majority |
This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below. |
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2025 Waimate mayoral election
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Hakataramea-Waihaorunga ward
[edit]Hakataramea-Waihaorunga ward[9]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi ward
[edit]Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi ward[9]| Affiliation | Candidate | Vote | % |
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Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi ward
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