The confirmed list of candidates is below:

Mayoral Candidates (1 vacancy)
Shane Casey
Helen Worboys

Ngā Tapuae o Matangi Māori Ward (1 vacancy)
Bridget Bell
Khan Ngarotata-Hansen

Manawatū Rural General Ward (5 vacancies)
Steve Bielski
Colin McFadzean
Brynn Neilson
Andrew Quarrie
Alison Short
Fiona Underwood

Feilding General Ward (5 vacancies)
Lara Blackmore
Stuart Campbell
Michael Ford
Grant Hadfield
Kerry Quigley
Melissa Stewart

Voting opens Friday 16 September and runs until 12 noon Saturday 8 October 2022.