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Party and candidate lists for 2017 election

Aug 30, 2017

16 registered political parties and 534 candidates will be contesting the 2017 General Election.

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Statement on Campaign for Change

Aug 29, 2017

The Electoral Commission says funds spent on the Campaign for Change were candidate donations and will need to be declared…

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2017 Variation Broadcasting Allocation Decision Released

Aug 23, 2017

The Electoral Commission has released its variation decision on the amount of money allocated to political parties for the broadcasting…

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Governor-General gives green light for election

Aug 23, 2017

The Governor-General, Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy, has given the go ahead for this year’s General Election to be held.

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Time running out to make voting easy

Aug 16, 2017

Time is running out for people wanting to make voting easy in the 23 September general election.

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Registration of substitute party logo for The Opportunities Party (TOP)

Aug 15, 2017

On 15 August 2017, the Electoral Commission determined under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register the following…

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Registration of substitute party logo for the Conservative Party of New Zealand

Aug 15, 2017

On 15 August 2017, the Electoral Commission determined under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register the following…

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Registration of NZ Outdoors Party and Logo

Aug 11, 2017

On 11 August 2017, the Electoral Commission determined under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register the following…

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60,000 voters gone, no address

Aug 9, 2017

60,000 voters could miss out on voting in the September General Election after their enrolment update packs were returned marked…

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