Nominations open today for candidates who wish to stand for Marlborough District Council in this year’s local government elections.

Completed nomination documents must be received by the Electoral Officer no later than 12 noon on Friday 1 August 2025. Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 (incl. GST).

Further information and a Candidate Handbook explaining the process can be found on Council’s website at www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/elections/2025-council-election/information-for-candidates

Candidates must be New Zealand citizens and use the appropriate nomination form for each available electoral position, which are: the Mayor; Blenheim Ward (seven councillor positions); Marlborough Sounds Ward (three councillors); Wairau-Awatere Ward (three councillors); and Marlborough Māori Ward (one councillor).

Nomination forms are available by request to the Electoral Officer:

Dean Heiford
Electoral Officer 
Marlborough District Council, 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim
03 520 7400
election@marlborough.govt.nz

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