Last minute nominations have lifted the number standing for the Raglan Community Board to the minimum of six. And a surprise last-minute nomination from Alan Vink for Raglan Councillor means that there will be a contest between Mr Vink and Mr Baddeley for the Raglan Ward Councillor position. The most popular position is Mayor of Waikato District where we have five candidates standing for one position.
Nominees received by Waikato District Council are:
Raglan – 6 positions
| Date | Name |
| 13 August 2013 | Linda Cole |
| 13 August 2013 | Bob MacLeod |
| 14 August 2013 | Matt Holl |
| 16 August 2013 | Jon Taylor |
| 16 August 2013 | Boyd Turongo Dixon |
| 16 August 2013 | Alan Vink |
Raglan Ward – 1 position
| Date | Name |
| 29 July 2013 | Clint Baddeley |
| 16 August 2013 | Alan Vink |
Mayor – 1 position
| Date | Name |
| 21 July 2013 | Allan Sanson |
| 1 August 2013 | Noel Smith |
| 6 August 2013 | Frank McInally |
| 9 August 2013 | Bruce Cameron |
| 15 August 2013 | Blair Donaldson |
Nominees received by the Waikato Regional Council are:
Waikato General Constituency (2 vacancies)
- BUCKLEY, Peter
- CURRIE, Dave
- SEDDON, Martyn
- STARK, Theresa
Ngā Hau e Whā Māori Constituency (1 vacancy)
- KIHI, Lad
- MAHUTA, Tipa
- PAENGA, John
- PENE, Maree