Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising and donations matters
Electoral Commission decision 2008-38, NZ First, annual returns of donations 2005-7
Donations made to NZ First in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 years were not included in the party’s annual returns of donations. No offence committed by the Party Secretary in respect of 2007 return. NZ First is required to file amended returns and accompanying auditor’s reports for 2005 and 2006.
Electoral Commission decision 2008-37, ACT New Zealand, annual returns of donations 2005 and earlier
Free office space to the value of approximately $20,000 per year provided to ACT New Zealand up until 2005 was a party donation and was not included in ACT New Zealand’s annual returns of donations for the relevant years. ACT New Zealand is required to file amended returns for the relevant years.
Electoral Commission decision 2008-36, election advertisement, DB Breweries Ltd
Tui billboards “When Winston says no he means no - Yeah right” are not election advertisements within the meaning of section 5 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007.