This is a list of elections that were held in New Zealand and associated states and territories in 2024. Included are any local or national elections or by-elections, as well as elections to iwi governing bodies, and any party leadership votes.
Overview of key electoral events Party leadership votes DatePartyRolePerson beforePerson afterSupportVoters 10 March Green James Shaw (resigned)Chlöe Swarbrick 169 / 171(98.83%) Green local branch delegates27–28 July rowspan="2" GreenMarama DavidsonMarama Davidson>75%Green local branch delegatesChlöe SwarbrickChlöe Swarbrick>75%
Local elections DateJurisdictionCouncil control beforeMayor beforeCouncil control afterMayor after20 JulyTauranga Under commission Under commissionNo majorityMahé Drysdale15 AugustAitutakiNo majority Tekura BishopNo majorityNick Henry
Iwi elections + Date Iwi Role Person before Person after Support Voters 3–5 September Waikato-Tainui Kīngitanga monarch Tūheitia Nga wai hono i te po Unanimous Tekau-mā-rua members
January to March 17 February: Wellington City council by-election in the Pukehīnau/Lambton general ward Hamilton City Council by-election in the Hamilton East general ward 10 March: Green Party co-leadership election
April to June
24 May: Hastings District Council by-elections in the Heretaunga general ward and Takitimu Māori ward.
July to September
20 July: Tauranga City Council election 27–28 July: Confirmation vote of Green Party co-leaders held at their AGM per party constitution 7 August: Hamilton City Council by-election in the Kirikiriroa Māori ward 15 August: Cook Islands local elections 3–5 September: Kīngitanga election following death of Tūheitia
October to December 23 October: Mangaia Island Government by-election in the Ivirua constituency Penrhyn Island Government by-election in the Tetautua constituency
17 December: Huntly Community Board by-election
See also 2024 in New Zealand
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