Participation in voting

We keep statistical breakdowns of election results and voter turnout. We also publish surveys measuring how satisfied voters and non-voters were with general elections.

Election results

We keep full results for all past electoral events.

New Zealand Election Results (electionresults.govt.nz)

Voter turnout statistics

You can download breakdowns of voter turnout by age and Māori descent for the 2023 and 2020 General Elections.

Turnout statistics - 2023 General Election

Turnout statistics - 2020 General Election

How satisfied voters and non-voters were

After each general election, we survey voters and non-voters to find out about their voting experiences.

2023 Voter and non-voter survey

2020 Voter and non-voter survey

2017 Voter and non-voter survey

2014 Voter and non-voter survey

2011 Voter and non-voter survey

2008 Voter and non-voter survey

Read the 2002 and 2005 Voter and non-voter survey

 

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