School Board Elections 2025

What are triennial elections? 

Every three years, state and state-integrated school communities vote for the representatives that will govern their schools. Parents and caregivers elect parent representatives, and staff elect staff representatives.

Thinking about joining a school board?

Most New Zealand schools are governed by a school board.

This is a group of people who work together, with staff and students, with whānau, parents and the wider community, to make a positive difference for children’s education!

A board’s strength comes from its community, so they welcome people with different backgrounds – your voice and experience matter. There is a wealth of information available here: Becoming a Board Member. 

How to Nominate and Vote

Nomination and voting forms will be sent directly to all eligible voters via email from Election Pilot. If we don't have an email address for you, don't worry—nomination and voting papers will be sent by post, so no one misses out.

These elections are conducted in accordance with the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Education (Board Elections) Regulations 2022. Please note that your name and contact details have been provided to Election Pilot to facilitate these services, as required by legislation. Election Pilot will use your information solely for Horahora School's election services and will delete your details 60 days after the election date, as mandated by law.

Key Dates and Contacts

The election date is Wednesday, September 10th. Other stages of the election process:

Nominations are due from 18th July - 6 August 

Voting papers issues 13th August

If you have any questions about the election process, please contact the Returning Officer directly:

Phone: 0800 VOTENZ (0800 868 369)
Email: election@electionpilot.nz