Meet the Candidates' Events

Here are all the publicly listed Meet the Candidates' events, that we are aware of. The information on this page is for information purposes only and Council is not involved in organising or running any events, to ensure we remain politically neutral, at all times.

Meet the Candidates' events help voters:

  • Get to know, their future Elected Members
  • Learn where they stand on issues affecting our district 
  • Make informed decisions when voting in the Local Elections 2025.

If you would like to hold a Meet the Candidates' event, please get in contact with Council on 07 306 9009 or email info@kaweraudc.govt.nz 

These events are organised by community groups, or other organisations. For more information on these please contact the organisers directly.

View the 2025 Kawerau District Council, Nominated Candidates

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Rotary

Time6:15pm - 8:15pm (doors open at 6pm)
DateTuesday 2 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Firmin Lodge

Grey Power

Time1:30pm
DateFriday 12 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Concert Chamber

It's in the Ballot - District Wide 'At Large' Councillors 

Time10am, doors open at 9:30am
DateSaturday 13 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Town Hall
Submit a question, for the candidates
For more information and tickets

It's in the Ballot - Kawerau Māori Ward

Time1pm, doors open at 12:30pm
DateSaturday 13 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Town Hall
Submit a question, for the candidates
For more information and tickets

It's in the Ballot - Kawerau General Ward

Time4pm, doors open at 3:30pm
DateSaturday 13 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Town Hall
Submit a question, for the candidates
For more information and tickets

It's in the Ballot - Mayoral Race

Time7pm, doors open at 6:30pm
DateSaturday 13 September, 2025
LocationKawerau, Town Hall
Submit a question, for the candidates
For more information and tickets