Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters
Electoral Commission decision 2008-47, Green Party, election advertisement
Green Party signs in Palmerston North did not contain a promoter statement but the offence is so inconsequential to the public interest that the matter will not be reported to the Police.
Electoral Commission decision 2008-46, National Party, election advertisement
Flyer distributed by Nicky Wagner MP did not contain a promoter statement and its publication does not appear to have been authorised in writing by the financial agent for the National Party. The offence will be reported to the Police.
Electoral Commission decision 2008-45, ACT New Zealand, election advertisement
Rodney Hide’s jacket bearing an embroidered logo and slogan did not contain a promoter statement and its publication does not appear to have been authorised in writing by the financial agent for ACT New Zealand. The offence will be reported to the Police.
Electoral Commission decision 2008-44, ACT New Zealand, election advertisement
Flyer distributed in Hunua electorate promoting Roger Douglas and ACT New Zealand is an election advertisement in favour of ACT, did not contain a promoter statement, and its publication was not authorised in writing by the financial agent for ACT. The failure to obtain written authorisation from the party financial agent will be reported to the Police.