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Enrolment
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Frequently asked questions
Enrolling - FAQ
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Māori Electoral Option - FAQ
Late and non-enrolment - FAQ
2013 Local Elections FAQs
Māori Electoral Option
What is the Māori Electoral Option?
2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results
Māori Electoral Option - FAQ
Registrars of electors - contact information
Enrolment Statistics
Everything Cantabrians need to know about which address to enrol at
Electorate map
Printed Electoral Rolls
Voting
How to vote
How to vote at the General Election - an overview
Unable to get to a polling place?
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Voting on Election Day – An Employee’s Entitlement to Vote
Casting a Special Vote
EasyVote information
Sample ballot paper - general election
MMP - how it works
MMP Review
Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986
From FPP to MMP
MMP seat allocation calculator
Sainte-Laguë allocation formula
Frequently asked questions
Voting - frequently asked questions
EasyVote - frequently asked questions
MMP - frequently asked questions
Elections
2011 general election and referendum
Report on the 2011 General Election and Referendum
General election key dates
MMP Review
Party lists for the 2011 General Election
2011 Referendum on the voting system
Regulated period for the 2011 General Election and Referendum
Access 2011 Action Plan
Election results
Official results for elections and referendums 1994-
2011 referendum results
2011 general election official results
2009 referendum result
2008 election official results
General elections 1996-2005 - seats won by party
General elections 1890-1993 - seats won by party
General elections 1853-2005 - dates & turnout
Local elections
2013 Local Elections FAQs
Referenda
Referenda
Postal Referendum Advertising Rules
2009 referendum
Electorate boundaries and review
What is the Representation Commission?
Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries
Reviewing electorates - frequently asked questions
Electorate Profiles
How to buy printed electorate maps
Final Electorate Boundaries
Overview of 2007 Representation Commission proposed electoral boundary objections
KUA TAU NGĀ TAUPĀ ROHE PŌTI HŌU
2007 Representation Commission
Key dates
New Zealand's system of government - an overview
Key dates in New Zealand electoral reform
Key dates for general elections 1981 - 2011
Filling a vacancy in a list seat
By-elections
Electoral rules
Parties
Registration
Registered political parties - overview, register and party rules
How to apply to register a party
How to make a section 71A declaration
Political party registered logos - overview & register
How to apply to register a party logo
Previous registered logos
Donations
Party donations disclosure - an overview
How to make a donation protected from disclosure
Form for party return of donation exceeding $30,000
How to make a return of party donations
Party donation returns
Party Donation Returns 2011
Party Donation Returns 2010
Party donation returns 2009
Party donation returns 2008
Party donation returns 2007
Party donation returns 1996 - 2007
Returns of party donations exceeding $30,000
Returns of party donations exceeding $20,000
Donations Protected from Disclosure Reporting
Party Secretary Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum
Introduction
Part 1: Broadcasting allocation
Part 2: Nominating electorate and list candidates
Part 3: Scrutineers
Part 4: Election campaigning
Part 5: Election expenses and donations
Part 6: Referendum advertising and expenses
Part 7: Election Day
Part 8: General Election and Referendum Results
Part 9: Judicial Recounts and Petitions
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Election expenses returns
Party expense returns - Election '11
Total party expenditure table – Election ‘11
Total party expenditure table - Election '08
Party expense returns - Election '08
Party election expenses 2005
Party election expenses 1996, 1999, 2002
Electorate candidates
Electorate Candidate Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum
Introduction
Part 1: Nomination of candidates
Part 2: Appointing scrutineers and special voting witnesses
Part 3: Election Campaigning
Part 4: Election Expenses and Donations
Part 5: Referendum Advertising and Expenses
Part 6: Election Day
Part 7: General Election and Referendum Results
Appendix A: election sequence - 2011 General Election and Referendum
Appendix B: quick guide for electorate candidates - common questions
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Election expenses returns
Candidate returns - Election '11
Candidate returns - Te Tai Tokerau by-election
Candidate returns - Botany by-election
Candidate returns - Mana by-election
Candidate returns - Mt Albert by-election
Candidate returns - Election '08
Third parties
Third Party Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum
Introduction
Part 1: Third party promoters and the general election
Part 2: Third party promoters and the referendum
Part 3: Registering as a promoter
Part 4: Election campaigning by third parties
Part 5: Election expenses
Part 6: Referendum advertising and expenses
Part 7: Results
Appendix A: Election Sequence for 2011
Appendix B: Registered Promoter Form
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Third party expenses returns
Third party returns – Election ‘11
Third party returns - Election '08
Application to Register as a Registered Promoter - 2011 General Election and Referendum
Register of Promoters – 2011 General Election and Referendum
Election advertising, including broadcasting - all participants
Media Handbook
Introduction
Broadcasting
Election broadcast advertising - overview
Broadcasting allocation decision 2011
Broadcasting allocation process 2011
How to run election broadcast advertising
How to submit broadcast advertising invoices
How to make a broadcaster's return of election programmes
Broadcasting allocation 2008 - revised final allocation decision
Broadcasting allocation decisions - 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008
Promoter statement requirements
Rules about the display of election signs
Telephone canvassing, polling or surveys
Advisory opinions on election advertisements
Advisory opinion on election advertisements
By-elections
Information for Parliamentary Candidates - By-Elections
Nomination
Appointing Scrutineers and Special Voting Witnesses
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Election expenses and donations
Results
General election date & timetable
Electoral law links
General election results, recounts & challenges - an overview
Official election count process
Education & research
Education centre
Fact & stats
NZ electoral facts & stats 2008
Key facts, history highlights, NZ's democracy
Enrolling to vote
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system
The election
System elements
2008 election key statistics
Enrolment and turnout
Voting
Party vote and split voting
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History of the Vote
The Right to Vote
Māori and the Vote
Votes for Women
Election Day through the years
Messages and media
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Sound and film files
Further reading and links
From FPP to MMP
Democracy - everyday concepts
Foundations of democratic society
Foundations of democratic society
Democratic rule
Legitimate government
Universal civil and political rights
Civil and political rights in NZ
Popular control & political equality
Popular control and political equality
Who can vote - the franchise
Information - developing informed participants
How voters decide
Free & fair elections
Free and fair elections
Electoral laws and rules
Electoral system - voting method and electorates
Electoral system - finding winners
Managing the electoral event
Political choice
Political choice
People hold different views on political issues
Individuals with strong views take action
News media play a vital role
Representative democracy
Representative democracy
Who do MPs represent?
Do MPs make better decisions than we do?
MPs may seek public opinion
MPs and those in power are accountable
Structures of government
About Democracy - everyday concepts
Women in parliament 1933 - 2005
Māori, Pacific and Asian MPs 1990 - 2005
Now or never - electoral participation literature review
Schools
Your Voice, Your Choice
Your Voice, Your Choice: teaching units
Kids Voting
Kids Voting for the 2011 General Election and Referendum on the Voting System
Research
Lit reviews & annotated biblios
MMP annotated bibliography
Youth civic participation - annotated bibliography
Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography
MMP understanding tracking
MMP understanding post-election monitor 2008
MMP understanding pre-election monitor 2008
MMP understanding - 2007 tracking research
MMP understanding - NZES survey 2005
MMP understanding - post-election monitor 2005
MMP understanding - pre-election monitor 2005
MMP understanding - 2003 monitor with earlier data
Participation
Young non-voters - qualitative research summary
Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06
Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report
Minority vs Power - Asian electoral participation conference proceedings
Did a txt reminder on election day increase voter turnout? - research report
Māori electoral participation - Massey University
Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei
Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ
Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR
Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography
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Voter satisfaction research
Voter and Non-Voter Satisfaction Survey 2011
Disability Voter and Non-Voter Satisfaction Survey 2011
Voter and non-voter satisfaction survey 2008
Disability voter and non-voter satisfaction survey 2008
Voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election
Disability voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election
Satisfaction with the voting process for the 2002 general election - voter survey
Annotated bibliographies and literature reviews - various topics
Electoral Compendium 2005
Electoral Compendium 2002
Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986
Media
2011 media releases
Referral to the Police
2011 General Election Writ Returned and Successful List Members Elected
Waitakere Judicial Recount Official Results
Christchurch Central Judicial Recount Official Results
Referrals to the Police
Process and timetable for MMP review announced
New Zealand General Election and Referendum on the Voting System 2011 – Official Results
Electoral Commission Referrals to the Police
Factually incorrect information being reported about referendum results
Preliminary results for the 2011 General Election and advance voting for the Referendum on the Voting System
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2010 media releases
Registration of Political Party
Mana by-election official results
Mana by-election preliminary results
Mana by-election results available from 7pm
Mana by-election - guidance for media
Voting tips for Mana by-election
Time running out to take part in Mana by-election
Voting made easy in Mana by-election
Advance & overseas voting open for Mana by-election
Voting opens in the Mana by-election tomorrow
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2009 media releases
Electoral Commission President Appointed
Annual report 2009
New list MP for Green Party
Final result of the citizens initiated referendum
Preliminary result of citizens initiated referendum
Referendum voting closes
Referendum voting closes today
Citizens initiated referendum result release details
Five days left to vote in citizens initiated referendum
Number of referendum votes cast to date
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2008 media releases
Promoter statement requirements
Telephone canvassing, polling or surveys
Broadcasting allocation 2011 - Invitation to political parties
Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters
Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters
Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters
2008 general election writ returned and successful list members elected
Electoral Commission decision 2008-43, National Party, Cobb & Co Paraparaumu, election advertisement
Electoral Commission decision 2008-42, National Party (anti), election advertisements
New Zealand General Election 2008 - Official Results
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2007 media releases
2007 Representation Commission final electorate boundaries - questions and answers
Candidate campaign and finance guide
The Family Party registered, logo declined, The Act Party abbreviation registered
The Family Party - applications to register party name, abbreviation, & logo
Public uncertain over campaigning restrictions – commission survey
Building interest in politics key to voter turnout – survey results
e-news, No 10, November '07
Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update
Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update
Destiny New Zealand removed from party register
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2006 media releases
2006 Māori Electoral Option resource kit
e-news, No 7, December '06
New electoral rolls released
e-news, No 6, November ‘06
Pacific civics education workshop promotes good governance
Christian Heritage Party registration cancelled
Three fewer parties to contest party vote
e-news, No 5, September '06
Māori Electoral Option e-panui volume 1, number 5
Cancellation of party registration
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2005 media releases
Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2005
Covering Elections - A Guide for Journalists
Time Running Out to Take Part in Electoral Commission’s MMP Review
MMP review hearings in Christchurch on 9, 10 May
Report on the 2011 General Election and Referendum
Party Donation Returns 2011
MMP review welcomes submissions in New Zealand sign language
2011 voter and non-voter survey reports
Public hearings on MMP begin next week
Candidate and Registered Promoter Expense Returns for 2011 General Election
Deadline looms for those wanting to present MMP Review submissions in person
Party expense returns - election 2011
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Publications
Information in different languages
English
Māori - Te huarahi ngawari!
Arabic
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Traditional Chinese
Cook Islands Maori
Farsi - Persian
Gujarati
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Order Publications and Forms
Disability Resources
Resources for the vision-impaired
Resources for the hearing-impaired
Resources for the intellectually disabled
Plain English guides
Access 2011 Action Plan
Link to our site and spread the word about enrolling and voting
Nga take kōwhiri Māori
Enrolling & electoral rolls
Māori - Te huarahi ngawari!
2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results
How to enrol if you are Māori
Māori Electoral Option - FAQ
Voting & MMP
How to vote at the General Election - an overview
Māori - Te huarahi ngawari!
NZ's democracy
Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries
Māori and the Vote
Electorate Profiles
Who can vote - the franchise
Who do MPs represent?
Electoral system - voting method and electorates
Civil and political rights in NZ
Teaching & research centre
Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06
Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report
Māori electoral participation - Massey University
Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei
Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ
Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR
Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography
RFP - Māori electoral research
Māori electoral research hui - November 2004 - proceedings
Media & publications
Māori - Te huarahi ngawari!
Ngā kāri pōtingāwari me ngā mōkihi e tukuna ki ngā kaipōti
Update to candidate nominations for Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
MMP knowledge nears all time pre-election high
Kua kōkiri atu te tari pōtitanga matua ki āna
E 47,000 ngā Māori kua ngaro i te rārangi ingoa kaipōti
Kua tangohia i te rārangi ingoa kaipōti he kotahi i roto i te tokorima o ngā māori kua oti te whakauru
Ka tīmata te whiunga whakauru kaipōti ahakoa te iti o te mōhio he tau pōtitanga tēnei
Research report released - MMP, e-voting, electoral finance
