Becoming a candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

Candidate nominations for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election closed at noon on Tuesday 5 August 2025.

To be a candidate for the by-election you must be:

  • a New Zealand citizen
  • enrolled to vote
  • nominated by two registered electors who are enrolled in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
  • pay a deposit of $300.

More information about being a candidate can be found in the by-election Candidate Handbook.

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