Electoral Commission
Key political players to learn what cards they hold after special votes released
The final hand is soon to be dealt in the 2023 election - with the key political players to learn Friday afternoon just what cards they hold - and what leverage.
National, ACT and New Zealand First… Audio
Special votes to decide make-up of next government
The make-up of the next parliament will be clearer when the full election results come out at 2pm Friday.
As well as a thorough audit of the election, the official results will include the choices of… Audio
Climate change takes backseat to cost of living for some students
The Electoral Commission's hoping young people will be out in force to vote in this year's general election, building on the jump in youth turnout in 2020. Just over 60 percent of eligible 18-24 year… Audio
Binding cannabis referendum to be held at 2020 election
The referendum on cannabis for personal use will be held at the 2020 general election.
Māori voters get to choose between Māori and general rolls
The Electoral Commission is stressing Māori can vote for whatever party they want regardless of whether they shift between the general and Māori rolls. Video
Early votes nearly double last election
The amount of people who have voted early this year is almost double what it was at this point in the last election.
Mongrel Mob members encouraged to vote
Two Electoral Commission staff have visited the Mongrel Mob headquarters in Wairoa to try to get more members there to enrol.
Polling staff can take polling boxes home
Polling staff can take the boxes containing early votes home if they can't be safely secured at venues overnight, the Electoral Commission says.
Privacy complaint over Bennett campaign text
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett's campaign sent a text to 40 constituents in which their mobile phone numbers could be seen.
Suffrage Day expected to boost advanced voting
New Zealanders are flocking to the polling booths early, with more than half a million casting advance votes by the end of Monday. Activities to mark Suffrage Day on Tuesday may see the total of votes… Audio
Electoral Commission 'not comfortable' sending staff to gang HQ
A gang advocate is demanding the Electoral Commission meet with Mongrel Mob members at their headquarters to help them enrol and vote. The commission says it doesn't feel comfortable sending staff to… Audio
Social media star to recruit rangatahi voters
Officials have called in William Waiirua to get young Māori voters to the polls in three months' time.
Home-movers risk missing chance to vote
The Electoral Commission is warning that tens of thousands of people may lose the chance to vote in the upcoming local elections.
Time running out to vote in first flag referendum
The Electoral Commission says anyone who hasn't voted yet in the first flag referendum needs to get a wriggle on. Audio