Nearly 3.8m people enrolled to vote
The provisional enrolment rate for the 2026 General Election is 93.6% with 3,790,946 people enrolled to vote.
Commission contacting some people with residence class visas
The Electoral Commission has identified an issue with how enrolment eligibility is processed in the Commission’s enrolment system.
Referral to the Police
The Electoral Commission has referred two individuals to the Police after they claimed to have voted multiple times.
More EasyVote emails on their way
Another round of EasyVote emails is going out to voters who enrolled between 4 October and 6pm, 22 October.
Rules when a candidate resigns
The Electoral Commission has provided an explanation of the rules when a candidate resigns.
Election advertising referrals to Police
Four separate election advertising matters have been referred to Police.
Voting starts on Monday
Voting in New Zealand starts on Monday 26 October for the 2026 General Election and will close at 7pm on election day, Saturday 7 November.
Overseas voting underway
Voters who are overseas can vote in the 2026 General Election from today.
Last chance to enrol this week
There’s still time to enrol or update your details so you’re ready to vote in this year’s election.