The Official result for the 2026 Wairarapa General Constituency by-election is now available. All ordinary and special votes have been counted. The result is final. Voter turnout was 28.77%.

Results

Declaration of Result

Greater Wellington Regional Council 2026 Wairarapa General Constituency - Declaration of Result

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Greater Wellington Regional Council 2026 Wairarapa General Constituency - Declaration of Result preview

Published 25 Aug 2026

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CANDIDATE
AFFILIATION
STATUS
John Hart   Elected
Colin Olds   Excluded
Alistair Plimmer   Excluded
Michael Birch Independent Excluded
Jill Greathead   Excluded
Amber Craig Your Voice. Our Wairarapa. Real Action Excluded

Candidate Electoral Donations and Expenses

Candidates are required to file a Return of donations received and expenses incurred for the election. 

Updated August 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM

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