Tag: electoral_commission
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New Zealand's 2026 Election: More Than 2,300 Voting Places Confirmed
New Zealand's Electoral Commission confirms over 2,300 voting places for the 2026 General Election, with advance voting from 26 October and election day on 7 November.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation 2026 General ElectionElectoral CommissionKarl Le Quesneadvance votingWhare Pōti Māorivoting placesenrolment
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Writ Issued for New Zealand's 2026 General Election
Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro signs the writ directing the Electoral Commission to hold the 2026 General Election on Saturday 7 November, with nominations closing 8 October.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsFederal Government New Zealand General Election 2026Electoral Commissionwrit dayDame Cindy KiroKarl Le Quesnecandidate nominationsvote.nzNZ Electoral CommissionElections
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Enrol by 4 October to Get Your EasyVote Card for the 2026 General Election
New Zealand's Electoral Commission urges voters to enrol or update details by 4 October to receive an EasyVote card, with 90.6% of eligible voters currently enrolled ahead of the 7 November election.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Electoral CommissionEasyVote card2026 General ElectionenrolmentAnusha Guleradvance voting
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New Zealand Government Reinstates Total Ban on Prisoner Voting
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announces the government will reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, reversing the previous government's changes. The ban aims to emphasize personal responsibility and the rule of law.
Politics and GovernmentLawSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Paul GoldsmithPrisoner VotingElectoral Amendment BillDepartment of CorrectionsElectoral CommissionGovernment