Auckland Mayoral Postal Voting Papers: Examples and Key Features

Overview

Auckland’s local elections, including the mayoral race, are conducted by postal vote every three years. All eligible voters receive a voting pack by mail, which includes the voting paper(s), a candidate information booklet, and a prepaid return envelope.

What the Voting Paper Looks Like

• The voting paper for the Auckland mayoral election lists all candidates standing for mayor, with a box next to each name.

• Voters are instructed to tick the box beside the candidate they wish to vote for.

• The mayoral section appears alongside other local elections (such as local board and ward councillors) on the same paper, but the mayoral list is the same for all Auckland voters.

• The voting paper is accompanied by clear instructions and information on how to complete and return the vote.

Key Features of the Postal Voting Pack

• Voting Paper: Lists all mayoral candidates with tick boxes.

• Instructions: Step-by-step guide on how to mark your vote and return your paper.

• Return Envelope: Prepaid, addressed envelope for returning your completed paper by post or dropping into a designated vote box.

• Candidate Information Booklet: Details about each candidate to help inform your choice.

Voting Method

• Auckland uses the First Past the Post (FPP) system for the mayoral election: you tick the box next to your preferred candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins.

• You receive only one vote for the mayoral position.

Timeline

• Voting packs are mailed out between 9 and 22 September 2025.

• Votes must be returned by noon on Saturday, 11 October 2025, either by NZ Post or at a designated drop-off location.