After the 2023 General Election, we commissioned Verian to conduct a survey of voters and non-voters.
The survey aims to:
- measure voter satisfaction and confidence in the electoral system
- determine levels of understanding of the voting process
- identify barriers to voting.
Similar surveys have been conducted since 2005.
This report focuses on the survey results at a total population level, as well as for those groups with historically lower levels of engagement with the voting process – including Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian peoples, young people (18-29), disabled people, and non-voters.
Where possible this report compares 2023 results with those from the 2020 and 2017 General Elections.
Voter and non-voter survey – 2023 General Election [PDF, 2MB]