Local elections will be held by postal vote on Saturday 11 October 2025. A referendum on the future of Tairāwhiti’s Māori ward is also included.
Nominations are now open for the role of Mayor and Councillor positions. Below is a list of nominations received so far. This will be updated regularly.
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Nominations confirmed for the 2025 Gisborne District Council elections. The list is updated on Friday.
| Position | Candidate Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rehette Stoltz | |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Andy Cranston | |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Larry Foster | |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Ian George Procter | Independent |
| Tairāwhiti Māori Ward | Rawinia Parata | |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Alexandra Boros | Independent |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Darin Brown | |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Debbie Gregory | Independent |
| Tairāwhiti General Ward | Robert Telfer | |
| Tairāwhiti Māori Ward | Raawiri Gilgen | |
| Tairāwhiti Māori Ward | Aubrey Ria |
| Friday 4 July 2025 | Candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection |
|---|---|
| 1 August | Ratepayer electoral roll closes |
| 1 August | Candidate nominations close at 12noon |
| 8 August | Candidates announced |
| 9 - 22 September | Voting papers delivered to enrolled voters |
| 9 September | Voting opens |
| Saturday 11 October | Voting closes 12noon |
| Saturday 11 October | Progress and preliminary results published |
| 13 - 17 October | Official count - final results announced |
| Friday 17 October | Declaration of results - public notice |
| Mid/late December 2025 | Return of electoral donations and expenses form |
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