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Introduction

 This booklet is part of a series produced by the Electoral Commission.

The booklets are a general guide and reflect the Electoral Commission’s interpretation of the law and how it intends to apply the law. The Electoral Commission welcomes the opportunity to discuss any areas that require clarification.
The booklets do not cover every aspect of electoral law and procedure. For further information, you should consult the Electoral Act 1993, the Electoral Regulations 1996 and the Electoral Referendum Act 2010. We encourage third party promoters to take their own legal advice. The Electoral Commission is also happy to discuss any specific questions that you have.

Other information is available

 Other booklets available from the Electoral Commission in relation to the general election and referendum are:

  • Candidate Handbook - 2011 General Election and Referendum
  • Party Secretary Handbook - 2011 General Election and Referendum
  • Guidance for MPs - Election Advertising Rules

Forms

Contact the Electoral Commission for copies of the forms required by third parties at the general election and referendum (as explained in this booklet):
  • M41-Prom Reg – Application to register a registered promoter
  • M41-Prom Can – Application to cancel registration of a registered promoter
  • M41-Prom Exp – Return of registered promoters’ election expenses
  • M41-Prom Ref – Return of registered promoters’ referendum expenses
  • M41-Adv Op – Form to request an election advertisement advisory opinion.
You can deliver any form, notice or consent to the Electoral Commission by hand, post or fax (but not by e-mail).

Contact details for the Electoral Commission: 

Electoral Commission, P O Box 3220, Wellington
Level 9, 17-21 Whitmore Street, Wellington

Tel: 04 495 0030
Fax: 04 495 0031


Email:        enquiries@elections.govt.nz
Websites:  www.elections.org.nz
                 www.electionresults.govt.nz