19 Aug 2020

Electoral expert wants assurance workers trained for Māori roll

From Morning Report, 8:19 am on 19 August 2020

A Māori electoral expert wants assurances workers at voting booths will be properly trained in how the Māori roll works after mistakes at the last election which led to some people having their votes disqualified.

Massey University's Veronica Tawhai says there should be a Māori roll specialist at every booth and better training for staff.

The Electoral Commission says it is making improvements but Tawhai isn't convinced. 

Meriana Johnsen has more.