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Second Referendum on the New Zealand Flag drawing to a close

Mar 17, 2016

The clock is ticking on the second referendum on the New Zealand flag, and the Electoral Commission is reminding voters…

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Still waiting for your flag referendum voting papers?

Mar 11, 2016

Voting packs for the second referendum on the New Zealand flag should now be in the hands of all enrolled voters nationwide.

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Referral to the Police - 9 March 2016

Mar 9, 2016

On 8 and 9 March 2016, the Electoral Commission referred four incidents to Police for further investigation involving individuals who…

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Flag referendum voting papers out today

Mar 3, 2016

The second referendum on the New Zealand flag begins today, with more than three million voting packs being delivered to mailboxes over the next week.

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Last chance to enrol for second flag referendum

Feb 29, 2016

If you’re not enrolled for the second referendum on the New Zealand flag, you need to do it right now.

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Don't miss out on your chance to vote on the New Zealand flag

Feb 23, 2016

The enrolment deadline for the second referendum on the New Zealand flag is just over a week away, and the…

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Amendments to the Register of Political Parties - Cancellation of Focus New Zealand

Feb 22, 2016

Pursuant to Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993, the Electoral Commission determined on 22 February 2016 to cancel the…

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Change of party name and registration of a substitute logo – Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party

Feb 17, 2016

On 17 February 2016 the Electoral Commission determined an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to…

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Are you ready to vote in the final flag referendum?

Feb 9, 2016

The second referendum on the New Zealand flag is just a few weeks away, and the Electoral Commission wants to…

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