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2020 Variation to Broadcasting Allocation Decision Released

Sept 11, 2020

There have been some changes to the amount of money allocated to political parties for election advertising on radio, television and the internet.

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Enrol now to get your EasyVote card

Sept 7, 2020

More than 400,000 voters have less than a week left to enrol in time to receive an EasyVote card for…

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Change in regulated period

Aug 21, 2020

The regulated period for the 2020 General Election and referendums has been re-set and will now be from 18 August to 16 October.

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Component parties recorded for The Advance New Zealand Party

Aug 18, 2020

The Advance New Zealand Party has notified the Electoral Commission that it has new component parties.

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Election day will be 17 October

Aug 17, 2020

The Electoral Commission is adjusting its plans to deliver the 2020 General Election and referendums on Saturday 17 October.

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Component party recorded for The Advance New Zealand Party

Aug 16, 2020

The Advance New Zealand Party has notified the Electoral Commission that it has a component party, the New Zealand Public Party.

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Registration of three parties and logos

Aug 6, 2020

The Electoral Commission has approved the registration of three new political parties and their logos.

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Enrol now to make voting easy

Aug 3, 2020

Time is running out to make voting easy in the 2020 General Election and referendums.

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More voting places part of COVID-19 response

Jul 27, 2020

The Electoral Commission says voters should feel comfortable voting in person at the 2020 General Election and referendums with the COVID-19 processes in place at voting places.

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