The Commission is responsible for registering political parties and party logos. Any applications we are currently considering are listed on this page.
Applications to register a political party and logo
| Date of application | Proposed party name & abbreviation |
Proposed logo | Stage of application | Public consultation |
| 11 June 2026 | Alliance Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Alliance Party |
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Public consultation | Open until 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| 12 June 2026 | Te Tai Tokerau Party TTTP |
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Public consultation | Open until 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| 11 June 2026 | New Zealand Loyal NZ Loyal |
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Public consultation | Open until 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| 15 June 2026 | Free Palestine |  |
Public consultation | Open until 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026 |
Anyone who wishes to comment on the party names, party logos, or both may do so in writing to the Electoral Commission at:
- PO Box 3220, Wellington 6140
- email enquiries@elections.govt.nz
Applications to change a party name or logo
| Date of application | Current party name and logo | Proposed party name, abbreviation or logo |
Stage of application | Public consultation |
| 20 May 2026 | New Zealand First Party  |
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Awaiting determination | Public consultation closed |
| 1 July 2026 | New Zealand Outdoors & Freedom Party NZOFP  |
Freedom
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Public consultation open | Open until 5pm, Tuesday 21 July 2026 |