Events

Find out all about current, upcoming and past electoral events.

The Electoral Commission delivers New Zealand's parliamentary elections and by-elections, Government-initiated referenda and citizen's-initiated referenda, and is responsible for enrolment for all electoral events.

  • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti By-Election

    Election day for the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti by-election is Saturday 29 June 2013. Any person who is enrolled on the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electoral roll at midnight on Friday 28 June is eligible to vote in the by-election.

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  • Māori Electoral Option 2013

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    The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections. The next Māori Electoral Option will take place from 25 March to 24 July 2013.

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  • 2013 Local Elections

    Local elections are held once every three years. The Electoral Commission's role in local elections is to ensure that the electoral roll is up to date and provided to each council. Local elections are conducted by returning officers appointed by local bodies.

    The local elections are for city and district councils, regional councils and District Health Boards. In some parts of New Zealand, elections will also be held for local and community boards, licensing trusts and some other organisations. The next local elections will be from 20 September to 12 October 2013.

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  • 2013 Electorate Boundary Review

    Following the Census and the Māori Electoral Option to be held this year, the number of electorates in New Zealand and our electorate boundaries will be reviewed by a statutory body called the Representation Commission.

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  • Past Events

    The Electoral Commission runs all Parliamentary general elections and by-elections, and national referenda and the Māori Electoral Option, and services the work of the Representation Commission. Find all information about past events in this section.

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Events Calendar

2013 Māori Electoral Option

The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll.

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Ikaroa-Rāwhiti by-election

The by-election to select a new MP for the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate will take place on Saturday 29 June. Make sure you're enrolled and ready to vote!

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2013 Local Elections

Local elections are held every three years. The elections are for city and district councils, regional councils and District Health Boards. The next local elections start in September 2013.

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2013 Electorate Boundary Review

Date to be advised

This year number of electorates in New Zealand and our electorate boundaries will be reviewed by a statutory body called the Representation Commission. The dates for this will be advised.

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