The most recent local body election was held on 11 October 2025, with the next election scheduled for 2028. This page provides the official results, vote counts, elected councillors, and related post-election reports for Environment Canterbury’s regional council.

Election Highlights (2025)

City, district and regional councils across Waitaha Canterbury play an important role in supporting the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of their communities. Local government elections are held every three years by postal vote.

For Environment Canterbury (the Canterbury Regional Council):

  • Seats: The community elects 14 councillors in 7 constituencies for the Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury).
  • Ngāi Tahu representation: We have two Ngāi Tahu Councillors, selected and appointed after each local election by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu under the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022.
  • Voting system: We use the first-past-the-post voting system.

Election results

View the outcomes of the 2025 Environment Canterbury local elections, including final results, Ngāi Tahu representation, election expenses and pre-election reports.

Download the 2025 final election results (PDF file, 116KB)

4 July 2025

Candidate nominations open

1 August 2025

Candidate nominations close at noon

9 - 22 September 2025

Voting papers are sent out. Voting is open until 11 October 2025

9 September - 11 October 2025

Special voting period

11 October 2025

Voting closes at noon, with progress results available later that day

16 October 2025

Declaration of results

Our current councillors

See who represents your constituency on the regional council and learn more about the 14 councillors representing seven constituencies across Waitaha Canterbury.

 

View our current Councillors →

Download the 2025 final election results (PDF file, 116KB) or read our news story to find out who is representing you.

Election updates and public notices

Stay informed about the 2025 local elections. Here you’ll find key documents including the Pre-Election Report and official public notices from the Canterbury Regional Council.

Representation review

The Council reviewed its representation arrangements in 2024 and the Local Government Commission has determined, confirming arrangements that will apply for the 2025 election.

The Commission has upheld the Council’s Final Proposal, noting that it is satisfied that while not meeting population criteria, the proposed Christchurch West Ōpuna, Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi and South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi constituency arrangements appropriately balance the requirements for fair and effective representation.

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