Three fewer parties to contest party vote
99MP Party, One New Zealand Party, and WIN Party have all been removed by the Electoral Commission from the Register of Political Parties which allows parties to contest the party vote in general elections.
Results of 2006 Māori Electoral Option
The 2006 Māori Electoral Option is over, with 21,588 Māori changing the type of electoral roll they are on and another 10,280 Māori enrolling for the first time.
Cancellation of party registration
At its meeting on 3 August 2006, the Electoral Commission cancelled the registration of WIN Party under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 at the party's request.
2006 Māori Electoral Option - Media Advisory
The 2006 Māori Electoral Option is over, with 21,588 Māori changing the type of electoral roll they are on and another 10,280 Māori enrolling for the first time.
New list MP for Labour Party
The Chief Electoral Officer has declared CHARLES CHAUVEL from Wellington to be elected to Parliament from the Labour Party’s list.
Last chance to take part in the 2006 Maori electoral option
Time is almost up for Maori to take part in the 2006 Maori Electoral Option.
2006 Wallace Awards for academic work
The Electoral Commission has announced commendations to two academics to acknowledge significant contributions to the promotion of public understanding and analysis of New Zealand electoral matters.
Over 18,000 Maori change roll type - with four weeks until Maori Electoral Option ends
As the Maori Electoral Option enters its final phase, over 18,000 Maori have changed the type of electoral roll they are on, with another 7,286 enrolling for the first time.
Māori Electoral Option - halfway mark reminder to Māori to take part
The message is again going out to Māori to take up their opportunity to choose whether to enrol on the General Roll or the Māori Roll.