What's happening?
Local Body Elections happen every three years. 2019 is an election year. The voting period will begin on 20 September 2019 and close on 12 October 2019.
Thinking about standing as a Candidate?
Stand as a candidate and help us shape the future of our city and local communities. Nominations will open on 19 July 2019.
Enrolling to Vote/Voting
Have your say and vote for your preferred candidates but first make sure you're enrolled to vote on the parliamentary electoral roll or register as a ratepayer elector if you don't live in Hamilton, but own a property here.
Key Dates
| Friday 19 July 2019 (12 noon) | Candidate nominations open |
| Friday 16 August 2019 | Candidate nominations close |
| Friday 20 September 2019 | Posting voting period opens |
| Friday 11 October 2019 at noon | Scrutineer appointment deadline |
| Saturday 12 October 2019 at noon | Election day and progressive results |
| Sunday 13 October 2019 | Preliminary results |
| Thursday 17 October - Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Declaration of results |
Want to find out more?
- Check out the 2019 Election timetable
- Check out the 2019 Election factsheet
- Check out the 2019 FAQs
Key Contacts
If you have any questions around elections, please contact the Electoral Officer or one of the other contacts below
Electoral Officer
Dale Ofsoske, Election Services
PO Box 5135, Wesley Street
Auckland 1141
09 973 5212
dale.ofsoske@electionservices.co.nz
electionservices.co.nz
Deputy Electoral Officer
Lee-Ann Jordan
elections@hcc.govt.nz
07 838 6772
Elections Manager
Becca Brooke
elections@hcc.govt.nz
07 838 6439
2016 Election Results
You can find the results from the 2016 Election here.