The 2018 Māori Electoral Option will be held from Tuesday 3 April until Thursday 2 August.
The Māori Electoral Option is when Māori voters can choose whether to be on the Māori or the General Roll.
This is an important choice for anyone of Māori descent. It will determine which roll type Māori voters will be on for the next two general elections. The results of the Māori Electoral Option, together with the results of the 2018 Census, will be used to determine the number and boundaries of General and Māori Electorates for the 2020 and 2023 elections.
It will have been five years since the last Māori Electoral Option, so it is critical that voters get the information they need to make this important choice.
How you can help
The Electoral Commission is seeking your support to help spread the word about the Māori Electoral Option. We’ve put together posters and brochures for you to display at your offices, workplaces or community centres.
Posters and brochures
You can download a range of display materials to put up at your office, workplace or community centre, or share at your next community event.
You can also order printed copies.
Posters |
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Brochure |
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Māori Roll or General Roll? |
Newsletters
You can download a short message about the Option in English or te reo Māori to share in your newsletter or on your intranet.
- The Māori Electoral Option 2018 - English (PDF, 322KB)
- The Māori Electoral Option 2018 - te reo Māori (PDF, 325KB)
Digital banners
You can add these banners to your website or your email newsletters to link people to the Māori Electoral Option website - maorioption.org.nz.
Web banners |
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Videos