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Chair expresses confidence in Electoral Commission

Feb 21, 2025

The new Chair of the Electoral Commission says he has full confidence in the work underway to prepare for the next election.

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Emails and texts from the Electoral Commission

Feb 7, 2025

The Electoral Commission is sending emails and texts to some voters asking them to check and update their postal address.

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New Nation Party no longer registered

Jan 30, 2025

The registration of the New Nation Party and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.

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Neighbourhood turnout available

Dec 13, 2024

Neighbourhood turnout statistics for the 2023 General Election are now available to view online.

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Boundary review to take place in 2025

Dec 12, 2024

A review of electorate boundaries for the 2026 General Election will get underway in February next year.

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Hei te Pēpuere 2025 tīmata ai arotake rohenga o ngā rohe pōti

Dec 12, 2024

Hei te Pēpuere tīmata ai tētehi arotake o ngā rohenga o ngā rohe pōti mō te Pōtitanga ā-Motu 2026.

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Democratic Alliance no longer registered

Nov 28, 2024

The registration of the Democratic Alliance and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.

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Referral to the Police

Nov 8, 2024

The Electoral Commission has referred an individual to the Police for providing a false statement in an application to enrol as an elector.

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Hon Justice Simon Moore KC named as new Chair

Oct 24, 2024

A new Chair is to be appointed to the Board of the Electoral Commission.

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