MMP review welcomes submissions in New Zealand sign language
"For the first time, we’re able to receive submissions in NZSL” says Chief Electoral Officer Robert Peden.
2011 voter and non-voter survey reports
After each general election, the Electoral Commission surveys both voters and non-voters.
Public hearings on MMP begin next week
Public hearings into the Electoral Commission’s MMP Review start in Wellington next week, the first in a series of hearings to be held in main centres around the country.
Candidate and Registered Promoter Expense Returns for 2011 General Election
A summary of data disclosed in each candidate return is now available here.
Deadline looms for those wanting to present MMP review submissions in person
People wanting to present their MMP Review submission at a public hearing need to get in quick – their written version must be with the Electoral Commission this week.
Party expense returns - election 2011
Registered political party election expense returns for the 2011 general election have now been made public.
Cancellation of Jim Anderton’s Progressive party and logo
On 9 March 2012 the Electoral Commission board cancelled the registration of Jim Anderton’s Progressive party and logo at the party’s request in accordance with Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993.
Referral to the Police
On 16 March 2012, the Electoral Commission referred Mediaworks and the party secretary of Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) to Police for an overspend of ALCP’s broadcasting allocation for election programmes broadcast at the 2011 General Election.
Electoral Commission Referral to Police
On 13 March 2012, the Electoral Commission referred the display of an election advertisement on a billboard in Penrose, Auckland on 26 November 2011 to the Police.