Key election milestone reached
Today is writ day, a milestone on the election calendar when the formal writ is issued for the 2026 General Election to be held.
Candidate nominations close soon
Candidate nominations for the 2026 General Election close at noon Thursday 8 October 2026.
Enrol now to get your EasyVote card
Make sure you enrol or update your details in time to receive an EasyVote card for the 2026 General Election.
Time running out for schools to get kids voting in 2026
Schools across Aotearoa New Zealand are being reminded to get involved in Kids Voting – Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki before time runs out.
Data matching used to contact voters
The Electoral Commission is using data matching to contact people who are not enrolled or who may need to update their address on the electoral roll.
2026 General Election protocols
The 2026 General Election protocols have been published on the Electoral Commission website.
Electoral Commission launches new accessibility action plan
The Electoral Commission has launched its accessibility action plan for the 2026 General Election.
Candidate nominations open soon for the election
Candidate nominations for the 2026 General Election open on Monday 7 September and close at noon on Thursday 8 October.
Election reminders and enrolment hubs
Efforts to get people enrolled step up again this week, with enrolment reminders to be emailed to 2 million New Zealanders and enrolment hubs set to open next week.