Below is a list of candidates that stood in the election.
Mayoral Candidates
- Eric Carter
- John Freer
- Steve Hart
- Ron Julian
- Len Salt
- Peter Pinkham
- Cherie Staples
Councillor Candidates
Coromandel-Colville WARD (One councillor will be elected from this ward)
- John Morrissey (Elected Unopposed)
Mercury Bay WARD (Three councillors will be elected from this ward)
- Grahame Christian
- Deli Connell
- Rekha Giri-Percival
- John Grant
- Caroline Hobman
- Ivan Steenhuis
- Candice Van de Ven
South Eastern WARD (Two councillors will be elected from this ward)
- Gary Gotlieb
- Chris New
- Reuben Van Dorsten
- Terry Walker
Thames WARD (Three councillors will be elected from this ward)
- Jenny Arnold
- Phillip Bridge
- Patrick O'Brien
- Peter Revell
- Martin Rodley
- Robyn Sinclair
- Warren Sly
Community Board Candidates
Coromandel-Colville COMMUNITY BOARD (Four community board members will be elected from this ward)
- Jean Ashby
- Kim Brett
- James Davis
- Pamela Grealey
- Gavin Jeffcoat
- Alasdair Macdonald
- Shirley Mangakahia
- Abby Morgan
Mercury Bay COMMUNITY BOARD (Four community board members will be elected form this ward)
- Caroline Hobman
- Billie Hunter
- Bess Kingi
- Peter MacKenzie
- Krissy Robinson
Tairua-Pāuanui COMMUNITY BOARD (Four community board members will be elected from this ward)
- Nathaniel Blomfield
- Warwick Brooks
- Chris New
- Barry Roberts
- Cath Wightman
Whangamatā COMMUNITY BOARD (Four community board members will be elected from this ward)
- Denis Beaver
- Mark Drury
- Neil Evans
- Dave Ryan
- Aimee Sorrell
Thames COMMUNITY BOARD (Four community board members will be elected from this ward)
- Fiona Cameron
- Adrian Catran
- Chris Dale
- Kara-Leah Grant
- Rob Johnston
- Holly MacKenzie
- Kishan Raikwar
- Peter Thomas