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More than 95,000 students to take part in their own ‘general election’

Aug 23, 2023

Thousands of kids will have the opportunity to have their say in mock elections that will introduce them to the voting process.

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2023 General Election protocols

Aug 21, 2023

The 2023 General Election protocols have been published on the Electoral Commission website.

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Referral to Police

Aug 21, 2023

A referral has been made to Police on 18 August 2023 relating to a publication distributed by an individual without a promoter statement.

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Two parties approved for registration

Aug 16, 2023

The Electoral Commission has approved the registration of two parties, the Animal Justice Party and the Leighton Baker Party.

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Change to party name and logo

Aug 16, 2023

The Electoral Commission has approved applications to register a new party name and logo for NewZeal (previously ONE Party).

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Did you get your enrolment pack?

Aug 15, 2023

Voters who haven’t received an enrolment update pack in the mail need to act now to make sure they are enrolled and ready to vote in the October election.

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Two referrals to Police

Aug 15, 2023

Two separate referrals have been made to Police on 15 August over election advertisements broadcast on radio stations outside the election period.

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Application to register political party and logo

Aug 12, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering an application to register New Zealand Loyal and its logo.

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Applications to register two Political Parties and Logos

Aug 9, 2023

The Electoral Commission is considering applications to register the Democratic Alliance party and the Women's Rights Party and their logos.

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