It’s election year in 2019.
Local body elections are held every three years, on the second Saturday in October (12 October 2019).
Have you enrolled for this year’s election?
This is your chance to vote for the people you want to represent you at Tauranga City Council for the next three years – so make sure you’re eligible to vote.
Check your enrolment
Do you want to represent your community? If so, consider standing as a candidate to help shape our city’s future.
Key dates
| Now |
Check your enrolment to vote. Consider standing for Council |
| 19 July |
Candidate nominations open. Electoral rolls open for inspection at council offices |
| 16 August |
Last day to enrol to vote. Candidate nominations close at noon |
| 21 August |
Candidates’ names publicised by electoral officers |
| 20-25 September |
Voting papers delivered to homes |
| 12 October |
Polling day – ballot boxes close at noon |
| 17-23 October |
Official results declared |
Tauranga residents will also receive voting papers for Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Bay of Plenty District Health Board.
Last Reviewed: 14/03/2019