Prospective candidates are encouraged to read the 2025 Westland District Council Candidate Information Handbook .
This will be available here or from:
- Westland District Council Customer Service
- Email council@westlanddc.govt.nz
- Contact the Electoral Officer (0800 666 048)
Votelocal also has useful information for candidates to view.
WDC and WCRC Candidate briefings
Candidate Briefing - WDC Presentation
WDC Candidate Briefing Presentation 2025
WCRC Candidate Information Evening Presentation 2025
LGNZ guidance
You can also find information videos and e-learning modules on the LGNZ website. Select 'Log in as Guest' on the Free Public Access to Pre-Elected Learning section and then click 'Access learning'.
More information from LGNZ is on votelocal and in this guide:
Find out about the Elected Members' Allowances Policy here.
Candidate security
It is important that all candidates understand and consider the potential risks related to privacy, cyber security, personal security and foreign interference that may arise due to election related activities.
The security advice in this document has been put together to provide visibility of potential privacy and security issues, and to explain mitigations that can be put in place.
Contact details and additional resources and links are available at the end of each section.