Kids Voting – Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki
Kids Voting – Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki is a free civics education programme that gives your school everything it needs to run a mock election. Teach your students about real candidates, parties and election issues, and give them a first-hand voting experience.
It is available for all schools and kura to participate in and is a fun, free and easy way for students of all ages (Years 0 to 13) to learn about New Zealand’s democracy.
Find out more and register now at kidsvoting.nz
Your Voice, Your Choice Teaching resources
Use these resources to help your students understand how voting works and encourage them to take part.
These resources align with the Social Sciences learning area of the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) and the Tikanga-ā-Iwi learning area of Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
The material is flexible, and you can adjust it to suit your students’ needs and experiences.
The resources have been updated for the 2026 Kids Voting programme.
Access the resources
Inquiry cards
You can also download inquiry cards — each card has a picture and some related questions about voting and democracy. Use these cards to start discussions and get your students thinking. The cards are suitable for all curriculum levels.