Elections
- ARTICLES
New Zealand's system of government - an overview
New Zealand is a democratic country in which the members of parliament (MPs) are chosen in free and fair elections. It has a single chamber of parliament known as the House of Representatives which generally has 120 MPs. The government is accountable to parliament for its actions and policies. New Zealand has an unwritten constitution and is a constitutional monarchy. Read more »
Key dates in New Zealand electoral reform
This article lists key dates in New Zealand electoral reform since 1852. Read more »
Filling a vacancy in a list seat
When a vacancy arises in the seat of a list Member of Parliament, the vacancy is filled by the Chief Electoral Officer declaring elected the next available member on the party’s list who remains a member of the party and is willing to be elected. Read more »
By-elections
A by-election is held to fill a vacancy in an electorate seat. A vacancy might arise, for example, through a member resigning their seat or dying in office. Read more »
- SUBCATEGORIES
Election results
Detailed results and statistical analyses of MMP elections are available, as well as summary data for referendums and elections throughout New Zealand's electoral history. Read more »
Electorate boundaries and review
Here's a way to find information about electorates, and about your own in particular. Read more »