Application to Vary Political Party Name
The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to change the name…
New Zealand Loyal no longer registered
The registration of New Zealand Loyal and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.
Party financial statements published
Registered political parties have started filing annual financial statements with the Electoral Commission for publication.
Referral to Police
The Electoral Commission has referred Darleen Tana MP and the publishers of Verve Magazine to Police over an alleged failure to include a promoter statement in an election advertisement published in May 2023.
Candidate returns - referral to Police
The Electoral Commission has referred David MacLeod MP to Police over a failure to report $178,394 of candidate donations.
Leighton Baker Party no longer registered
The registration of the Leighton Baker Party and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.
Report released on the 2023 General Election
The Electoral Commission’s report on the 2023 General Election has been released today and includes 44 recommendations to improve election delivery.
Electoral Commission accepts Auditor-General’s report
The Electoral Commission welcomes the findings of the Auditor-General’s review of quality assurance processes for counting votes at the 2023 General Election.
New List MP for the Green Party
The Electoral Commission has declared Francisco Hernandez to be elected to Parliament from the Green Party list.