Preparations begin for Tauranga by-election
The Electoral Commission is preparing for a by-election in the Tauranga electorate on Saturday 18 June.
Application to register a party name abbreviation for New Conservative
The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register a party name abbreviation for New Conservative, a registered political party.
Application to Change Political Party Name and Register a New Party Logo
The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to change the name of the NZ Outdoors Party to the NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party.
Amendment to the Register of Political Parties
The registration of the Sustainable New Zealand Party and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.
Alicia Wright to leave the Electoral Commission in the New Year
Chief Electoral Officer Alicia Wright has announced she will leave the Electoral Commission at the end of her 5-year term.
25 years of MMP
Tuesday 12 October marks the 25th anniversary of the first MMP election in New Zealand.
Amendment to the Register of Political Parties
The registration of the Advance New Zealand Party and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.
Two referrals to Police
The Electoral Commission has made two referrals to Police relating to broadcast advertising for parties at the 2020 General Election.
New List MP for National
The Electoral Commission has declared Harete Hipango to be elected to Parliament from The New Zealand National Party list.