Hamilton residents are reminded that voting opens in just one week for the 2025 local government election and the Maaori Ward Poll.
Election packs are being sent out from 9 September, with voting officially starting the same day.
If your pack doesn’t arrive by 22 September, or you missed the enrolment deadline to receive voting papers by mail, you can still complete your enrolment and cast a special vote.
Amy Viggers, Hamilton City Council’s Deputy Electoral Officer, says the focus this year is on making voting easy and accessible.
“We want voting in this year’s election to be as simple as possible for everyone across the city. Turnout in 2022 was less than 30%, and we know Hamilton Kirikiriroa can do better.”
Special voting will be available at all libraries across the city and at Council’s reception throughout the voting period, from 9 September to midday on 11 October.
Council’s election team will also be out in the community with the Voting Van and attending events across the city. Viggers says the Voting Van can visit businesses, organisations, and community events hosting voting drives.
“Just get in touch and we can come to you.”
This year’s election will decide Hamilton’s Mayor and 14 Councillors, and also includes the Maaori Ward Poll, which asks whether Hamilton City Council should retain or remove its Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward. The outcome will take effect after the 2028 local election.
To find out more, or to request the Voting Van to come to your organisation, business, or community event, visit: hamilton.govt.nz/election.