Hamilton City Council election - final results released
18 October 2025
Hamilton City Council has confirmed who will represent the city for the next three years.
Final results released today (Saturday 18 October) show Tim Macindoe is the Mayor of Hamilton for the 2025-2028 electoral term.
Hamilton City Council election - preliminary results released
12 October 2025
Preliminary results released today (Sunday 12 October) show Tim Macindoe as the Mayor-elect of Hamilton for the 2025-2028 electoral term.
Hamilton voters turn out in droves on Hamilton City Council's ‘Super Saturday'
11 October 2025
Hamiltonians turned out in big numbers to vote on the last day of the Hamilton City Council election, with more than 5500 ordinary votes cast today.
Five days left to vote – Hamilton's local election and Maaori Ward Poll
6 October 2025
With just five days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local election and Maaori Ward Poll, only 20,100 votes have been received – which is 17.4% of Hamilton's 115,433 enrolled voters.
Voting now open in local election and Maaori Ward Poll
9 September
Hamilton Kirikiriroa, it's time to have your say – voting is now open for the city's next mayor and council, and whether to keep or remove the Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward.
Voting packs coming to a letterbox near you
Candidate list updated and confirmed for Hamilton City Council election
4 August 2025
The list of candidates for the Hamilton City Council election has been updated.
51 candidates stand for Hamilton City Council election
1 August 2025
The candidates for Hamilton's 2025 local election have been provisionally released, subject to verification by the Electoral Officer next week.
There's still time to step forward and stand for your community
29 July 2025
Time is running out for aspiring Council candidates, with only days left to submit paperwork.
Ready to make a difference
25 July 2025
Do you care deeply about Hamilton Kirikiriroa and want to help shape its future?
Council report a ‘must-read' ahead of local election
3 July 2025
Hamilton Kirikiriroa is at a crossroads – and the decisions made in the next three years will shape our city for generations.
Making sure Hamiltonians have their say
19 June 2025
Enrolling to vote is the first step in making sure your voice is heard at this year's local election.
Take action, Hamilton and enrol to vote
17 April 2025
City decision-makers look after an annual budget of about $800 million and influence the daily lives of 185,000 Hamiltonians.