Electoral rules
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General election date & timetable
In New Zealand a general election is held every three years. Read more »
Electoral law links
This page lists and links to current laws and regulations relevant to parliamentary, local government, and school electoral matters. Read more »
General election results, recounts & challenges - an overview
Counting of advance votes may start from 3pm on election day. Votes cast on election day are counted from 7pm, leading to a preliminary result at about 11.30pm. Overseas and special declaration votes are included in the official count that follows election day. The official count is completed 2 weeks after election day. Read more »
Official election count process
The official results of a general election are declared 14 days after election day. Read more »
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Parties
Election-year and general compliance information for political parties, including those wanting to register a party to contest the party vote or logo to appear on ballot papers. Read more »
Third parties
Information for and about individuals and groups who are not candidates or political parties themselves, but want to influence how others vote. Read more »
Election advertising, including broadcasting - all participants
The definition of election advertisement, the need for promoter statements, differening requirements for broadcast election advertising, and other rules common to all election participants. Read more »
By-elections
Information for Parliamentary Candidates - By-elections Read more »