Important Dates for Elected Members
If you are successful in becoming an Elected Member in this upcoming term, there are some dates that you need to have clear in your diaries. It is expected that Elected Members attend the following:
Saturday 11 October 2025 | Election Day |
Wednesday 22 October 2025 | Whakatau - Post-Election/Onboarding/Inaugural Run Through |
Thursday 23 October 2025 | Inaugural Meeting |
| Wednesday 29 October 2025 | Extraordinary Council - Committee Appointments Bus Tour (Pātea/Waverley Area) |
| Monday 3 November 2025 | Elected Members' Induction |
| Monday 10 November 2025 | Bus Tour (Eltham/Kaponga/Manaia/Hāwera) |
| Wednesday 12 November 2025 | Elected Members' Induction |
| Wednesday 19 November 2025 | Bus Tour (Ōpunakē) |
| Monday 24 November 2025 | Community Board Strategy Session |
Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 December 2025 | Councillors’ Retreat |
