Elections

Local body elections are held every three years. The next election will be held in 2025.

Local Government Election

See the full 2022 election results here

Local Government elections (also referred to as Local Authority Elections) throughout New Zealand are held by postal vote every three years and run by the local authority (the Tasman District Council). 

General Elections are run by the Electoral Commission (not the Tasman District Council).

Elections are conducted under the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Electoral Regulations 2001, and the Local Government Act 2002.

Tasman District is a vast geographical area covering 9,786 square kilometres. It is divided into five wards, Golden Bay, Lakes-Murchison, Motueka, Moutere-Waimea and Richmond. There are also two Community Boards in Golden Bay and Motueka.

Find out how to enrol and vote in the local elections.

There are five wards used for voting in Tasman District - Golden Bay, Lakes-Murchison, Motueka, Moutere-Waimea and Richmond.

View returns from previous local elections.

Results for the Tasman District Council 2022 election and previous elections.