The local body election was held on 11 October 2025.

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Elections in Waitaha Canterbury

City, district and regional councils in Waitaha play a broad range of roles, taking responsibility for the social, cultural, environmental and economic well-being of their communities. Elections are conducted every three years by postal vote.

  • 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.
  • About elections: We use the first-past-the-post voting system.

Election timeline

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

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.

Previous election results

Discover the outcomes of the 2025, 2022, and 2019 Environment Canterbury elections, including final results, Ngāi Tahu representation, election expenses, and the pre-election report.

 View the previous 2025, 2022, and 2019 election results.

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