Thank you, Upper Hutt, for voting
Published on 11 October 2025
Updated 3PM, 13 October 2025
The preliminary results are now available.
These results reflect votes counted as of election day and do not include special votes. Official results are expected to be declared on 16 October 2025.
View the full preliminary results.
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Updated 5.15PM, 12 October 2025
The release of preliminary results has been delayed due to the high volume of voting papers returned through orange bins across the country.
Our election provider, electionz.com, is processing and verifying all remaining votes to ensure accuracy.
Thank you for your patience. We’ll share an update as soon as results are available.
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Updated 3.30PM, 11 October 2025
Progress results are now published. Learn more here.
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Released on 11 October, 12.05PM
Voting for the 2025 local elections has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and be part of shaping Upper Hutt’s future. Your participation reflects the pride and care our community has for its city, and your contribution helps guide the work that builds a stronger Upper Hutt for everyone.
When results will be available?
Election results are released in three stages as votes are verified and counted:
Progress results
These are the first results, showing votes received and counted before and on the morning of election day. Progress results are expected from 3PM on Saturday, 11 October once reconciliations and quality checks are complete. These results are indicative and may change.
Preliminary Results
These include all ordinary votes but not special votes. They are expected to be available no earlier than 4PM on Sunday, 12 October, once all ordinary voting papers received by the close of voting have been processed.
Official results
These are the final confirmed results, including both ordinary and special votes. They will be released on Thursday, 16 October, following completion of all verification and counting processes.
We appreciate everyone who took part in this year’s elections. Thank you for contributing to the future of Upper Hutt.
For updates and to view results as they’re released, visit www.upperhutt.govt.nz/vote
Note: Our election processes are managed by electionz.com, New Zealand’s specialist election services provider. They oversee everything from preparing voting materials, roll maintenance, candidate communications, and ballot processing, to announcing results, with independence and security at their core.