Three parties apply to register
Three political parties have submitted applications to register with the Electoral Commission so far this week.
New board members
Three new members have been appointed to the Board of the Electoral Commission.
Application to register an amended party logo
The Electoral Commission is considering an application to register an amended party logo for NZ First.
Change to National Party logo
The Electoral Commission has approved an application to register a substitute party logo for the National Party.
Party registrations due soon
Political parties that want to be registered in time for the 2026 General Election have less than a month to submit their paperwork by the recommended date of 11 June.
2026 Broadcasting allocation decision
The Electoral Commission has released its decision on the allocation of funding to political parties for election advertising on radio, television and online for the 2026 General Election.
2025 annual party returns
The 2025 party returns of donations and loans have been published on elections.nz.
Application to register an amended party logo
The Electoral Commission is considering an application from the New Zealand National Party to register an amended political party logo.
Notice of texts from the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is sending text messages to voters of Māori descent to ensure they’re aware of the Māori Electoral Option deadline for this year’s general election.