The complete guide to
the NZ local elections 2025
Find out who's running in your area and what they stand for.
Explore policies
Read what each party is proposing, choosing whether to see who wrote it.
Find what matters
Like the policies you support as you go through each topic.
See who you align with
Find out which parties match your views based on your choices.
Get across the policies, candidates and parties
Don’t know who to vote for? Policy.nz is the complete guide to the 2025 local elections. Compare the candidates and policies to see where you stand.
Mayor
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Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
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Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board