2022 Local Election Details
Election Timetable
| From 15 July 2022 | Elections advertised and nominations called |
| 15 July - 12 August 2022 | Candidate nomination period - closes 12 noon on 12 August 2022 |
| 28 July 2022 | Manawatu District Council Pre-election report available |
| 02 August 2022 | Candidate Briefing Session - 7:00pm Council Chambers |
| 16 September - 8 October 2022 | Voting period (including Special Voting). Early processing period. |
| 8 October 2022 |
Election day. Voting closes at 12 noon. Progress results announced. |
| By 13 October 2022 | Official result released |
| From 13 October 2022 | Official result advertised |
| 5 December 2022 | Register of election expenses and donation expenses published and available for public viewing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about the Council elections? The answer may be in our Frequently Asked Questions (PDF file, 354.4 KB).
Nominations, Candidate Contact Lists, Daily Voting Returns and Election results
From the following link you can view information related to the 2022 elections for the 46 entities electionz.com is contracted to, including Manawatu District Council:
Return of Expenses and Donations Forms
A copy of the candidates' electoral expenses and donation forms will be available here from 5 December 2022.