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Two referrals to Police

Aug 15, 2023

Two separate referrals have been made to Police on 15 August over election advertisements broadcast on radio stations outside the election period.

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Application to register political party and logo

Aug 12, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering an application to register New Zealand Loyal and its logo.

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Applications to register two Political Parties and Logos

Aug 9, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering applications to register the Democratic Alliance party and the Women's Rights Party and their logos.

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Application to register political party and logo

Aug 3, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering an application to register the Leighton Baker Party and its logo.

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Orange Guy is back to help get NZ ready to vote

Aug 2, 2023

With less than three months to go until the 2023 General Election, Orange Guy and his dog Pup are back to help get New Zealanders ready to vote in October.

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2023 Variation to Broadcasting Allocation Decision Released

Aug 1, 2023

The Electoral Commission has varied the amount of money allocated to parties in its Broadcasting Allocation Decision of 12 May 2023, due to a significant change in the relationship between eligible parties.

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Application to Register Political Party and Logo

Jul 31, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register the Animal Justice Party.

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Application to change party name and logo

Jul 26, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering an application to change the name of the ONE Party and its logo.

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Māori Electoral Option closed for election

Jul 25, 2023

Thousands of Māori voters have taken the opportunity to change electoral rolls or update their details before this year’s general election.

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