Official count underway
The official count of votes in the 2023 General Election is underway, when all ordinary votes are counted again and special votes are checked and counted.
Writ issued for Port Waikato by-election
The next step in the preparations for the Port Waikato by-election has taken place today with the Governor-General issuing the writ for the by-election to be held.
Preliminary results for the 2023 General Election
The Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results for the 2023 General Election.
Last chance to vote
Tomorrow, Saturday 14 October, is election day and the last chance to vote in the 2023 General Election.
Key dates for Port Waikato by-election
The Electoral Commission is preparing for a by-election in the Port Waikato electorate on Saturday 25 November 2023.
Voting continues for the Port Waikato electorate
The Electoral Commission extends its condolences to the family of Neil Christensen, the ACT Party candidate for Port Waikato who has passed away.
Rural voting services
The Electoral Commission is assuring New Zealanders that there are good levels of voting services right across the country.
EasyVote packs are on their way
The Electoral Commission expects most enrolled voters to have received their EasyVote packs by the end of the week but is reminding people they can vote with or without their EasyVote card.
Referrals to Police
Two separate referrals related to election advertising were made to Police on 27 September 2023.