2026 Broadcasting Allocation
The process of allocating funding to parties for election advertising in 2026 is getting underway.
Name changes for two parties
Name and logo changes have been approved for the Opportunity Party and Conservative Party NZ.
Key dates for 2026 General Election
The Electoral Commission has confirmed the timetable for the 2026 General Election following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the election date.
Getting ready for next year’s election
Work is underway to put electoral law changes in place and support voters to be enrolled and ready to vote in 2026.
Candidate returns for Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Candidate returns for the 2025 Tāmaki Makaurau by-election have been published on the Electoral Commission’s elections.nz website.
Two parties apply to make name and logo changes
The Opportunities Party and New Conservatives have applied to make changes to their names and logos.
Ensuring election integrity for 2026 and the future
The Electoral Commission says changes will be in place for the next general election that will strengthen the way votes are recorded, counted and checked.
By-election dual vote referrals
The Electoral Commission has referred 5 individuals to the Police who appear to have voted more than once at the 2025 Tāmaki Makaurau by-election.
New list MP for the Green Party
The Electoral Commission has declared Mike Davidson to be elected to Parliament from The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand list.