Writ day election milestone
Today is writ day, a milestone on the election calendar when the formal writ is issued for the 2020 General Election to be held.
2020 Variation to Broadcasting Allocation Decision Released
There have been some changes to the amount of money allocated to political parties for election advertising on radio, television and the internet.
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Change in regulated period
The regulated period for the 2020 General Election and referendums has been re-set and will now be from 18 August to 16 October.
Component parties recorded for The Advance New Zealand Party
The Advance New Zealand Party has notified the Electoral Commission that it has new component parties.
Election day will be 17 October
The Electoral Commission is adjusting its plans to deliver the 2020 General Election and referendums on Saturday 17 October.
Component party recorded for The Advance New Zealand Party
The Advance New Zealand Party has notified the Electoral Commission that it has a component party, the New Zealand Public Party.
Registration of three parties and logos
The Electoral Commission has approved the registration of three new political parties and their logos.
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Time is running out to make voting easy in the 2020 General Election and referendums.