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Local elections and voting

Find information about local elections in New Zealand, including how they work, how to vote and election statistics over time.

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Our role in local elections

Find information about local elections in New Zealand, including how they work, how to vote and election statistics over time.

Local Authority Election Statistics

Find local authority election statistics from across New Zealand, including turnout, results and trends over time.

Singe Transferrable Voting (STV)

Learn how the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system works, including how votes are counted and how this method supports fair representation in local elections.

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