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Enrolment	Registrars of electors - contact information Everything Cantabrians need to know about enrolment addresses Printed Electoral Rolls
How to enrol	Who can enrol? How to enrol to vote How to keep your enrolment up to date How to register to update your details online? How to enrol if you are Māori How to enrol before you are 18 How to enrol from overseas How to enrol on the unpublished roll
Frequently asked questions	Enrolling - FAQ Electronic Updates - FAQ Enrolment update campaign - FAQ Māori Electoral Option - FAQ Late and non-enrolment - FAQ 2013 Local Elections FAQs
Māori Electoral Option	2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results
Voting
How to vote	How to vote at the General Election - an overview Unable to get to a polling place? How to vote from overseas Voting on Election Day – An Employee’s Entitlement to Vote Casting a Special Vote EasyVote information Sample ballot paper - general election Returning Officers' Contact Details
MMP - how it works	From FPP to MMP Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986 MMP seat allocation calculator Sainte-Laguë allocation formula
Frequently asked questions	Voting - frequently asked questions EasyVote - frequently asked questions MMP - frequently asked questions
Elections	New Zealand's system of government - an overview Key dates in New Zealand electoral reform Key dates for general elections 1981 - 2005 Filling a vacancy in a list seat By-elections
2011 general election and referendum	General election key dates MMP Review Party lists for the 2011 General Election 2011 Referendum on the voting system Regulated period for the 2011 General Election and Referendum Access 2011 Action Plan
Election results	Official results for elections and referendums 1994- 2009 referendum result 2008 election official results General elections 1996-2005 - seats won by party General elections 1890-1993 - seats won by party General elections 1853-2005 - dates & turnout
Local elections	2013 Local Elections FAQs
Referenda	Referenda Postal Referendum Advertising Rules 2009 referendum
Registers of parties, third parties & party logos	Registered political parties - overview & register Political party registered logos - overview & register Register of Promoters – 2011 General Election and Referendum Previous registered logos
Electorate boundaries and review	What is the Representation Commission? Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries Reviewing electorates - frequently asked questions Electorate Profiles How to buy printed electorate maps Final Electorate Boundaries Overview of 2007 Representation Commission proposed electoral boundary objections KUA TAU NGĀ TAUPĀ ROHE PŌTI HŌU 2007 Representation Commission Key dates
Electoral rules	General election date & timetable Electoral law links General election results, recounts & challenges - an overview Official election count process
Parties
Registration	Registered political parties - overview & register How to apply to register a party How to make a section 71A declaration Political party registered logos - overview & register How to apply to register a party logo
Donations	Party donations disclosure - an overview How to make a donation protected from disclosure Form for party return of donation exceeding $30,000 How to make a return of party donations
Party donation returns	Party Donation Returns 2010 Party donation returns 2009 Party donation returns 2008 Party donation returns 2007 Party donation returns 1996 - 2007 Returns of party donations exceeding $30,000 Returns of party donations exceeding $20,000 Donations Protected from Disclosure Reporting
Party Secretary Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum	Introduction Part 1: Broadcasting allocation Part 2: Nominating electorate and list candidates Part 3: Scrutineers Part 4: Election campaigning Part 5: Election expenses and donations Part 6: Referendum advertising and expenses Part 7: Election Day Part 8: General Election and Referendum Results Part 9: Judicial Recounts and Petitions APPENDIX B: Timetable - bulk nominations of electorate candidates and party lists
Electorate candidates
Electorate Candidate Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum	Introduction Part 1: Nomination of candidates Part 2: Appointing scrutineers and special voting witnesses Part 3: Election Campaigning Part 4: Election Expenses and Donations Part 5: Referendum Advertising and Expenses Part 6: Election Day Part 7: General Election and Referendum Results Appendix A: election sequence - 2011 General Election and Referendum Appendix B: quick guide for electorate candidates - common questions Appendix C: summary - election and referendum advertising rules for candidates Appendix D: allocation of advertising expenses for advertisements promoted by candidates Appendix E: apportioning election expenses between party and candidate Appendix F: summary of disclosure information for candidate donations Appendix G: list of forms for parliamentary candidates
Election expenses returns	Candidate returns - Te Tai Tokerau by-election Candidate returns - Botany by-election Candidate returns - Mana by-election Candidate returns - Mt Albert by-election Total party expenditure table - Election '08 Party expense returns - Election '08 Third Party returns - Election '08 Candidate returns - Election '08 Party election expenses 2005 Party election expenses 1996, 1999, 2002
Third parties	Application to Register as a Registered Promoter - 2011 General Election and Referendum Register of Promoters – 2011 General Election and Referendum
Third Party Handbook - 2011 general election and referendum	Introduction Part 1: Third party promoters and the general election Part 2: Third party promoters and the referendum Part 3: Registering as a promoter Part 4: Election campaigning by third parties Part 5: Election expenses Part 6: Referendum advertising and expenses Part 7: Results Appendix A: Election Sequence for 2011 Appendix B: Registered Promoter Form Appendix C: Quick guide for third parties - common questions Appendix D: Election and Referendum expenses for third parties Appendix E: Allocation of Election and Referendum Expenses for third parties
Election advertising, including broadcasting - all participants	Promoter statement requirements Rules about the display of election signs Telephone canvassing, polling or surveys
Media Handbook	Introduction
Broadcasting	Election broadcast advertising - overview Broadcasting allocation decision 2011 Broadcasting allocation process 2011 How to run election broadcast advertising How to submit broadcast advertising invoices How to make a broadcaster's return of election programmes Broadcasting allocation 2008 - revised final allocation decision Broadcasting allocation decisions - 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008
Advisory opinions on election advertisements	Advisory opinion on election advertisements
By-elections	Information for Parliamentary Candidates - By-Elections Nomination Appointing Scrutineers and Special Voting Witnesses Campaigning by candidates Election expenses and donations Results
Education & research	Link to our site and spread the word about enrolling and voting
Education centre	Women in parliament 1933 - 2005 Māori, Pacific and Asian MPs 1990 - 2005 Now or never - electoral participation literature review Newspapers in Education 2005 election study
Kids Voting	Kids Voting for the 2011 General Election and Referendum on the Voting System
Fact & stats	NZ electoral facts & stats 2008 Key facts, history highlights, NZ's democracy Enrolling to vote Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system The election System elements 2008 election key statistics Enrolment and turnout Voting Party vote and split voting Contestants and MPs By electorate - turnout, profile data, extremes By electorate - party vote and electorate vote data List MPs (and next on list) by party MMP elections key dates and data
History of the Vote	The Right to Vote Māori and the Vote Votes for Women Election Day through the years Messages and media From FPP to MMP Electoral timeline Sound and film files Further reading and links
Democracy - everyday concepts	About Democracy - everyday concepts
Foundations of democratic society	Foundations of democratic society Democratic rule Legitimate government Universal civil and political rights Civil and political rights in NZ
Popular control & political equality	Popular control and political equality Who can vote - the franchise Information - developing informed participants How voters decide
Free & fair elections	Free and fair elections Electoral laws and rules Electoral system - voting method and electorates Electoral system - finding winners Managing the electoral event
Political choice	Political choice People hold different views on political issues Individuals with strong views take action News media play a vital role
Representative democracy	Representative democracy Who do MPs represent? Do MPs make better decisions than we do? MPs may seek public opinion MPs and those in power are accountable Structures of government
Research	Annotated bibliographies and literature reviews - various topics Electoral Compendium 2005 Electoral Compendium 2002 Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986
Lit reviews & annotated biblios	MMP annotated bibliography Youth civic participation - annotated bibliography Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography
MMP understanding tracking	MMP understanding post-election monitor 2008 MMP understanding pre-election monitor 2008 MMP understanding - 2007 tracking research MMP understanding - NZES survey 2005 MMP understanding - post-election monitor 2005 MMP understanding - pre-election monitor 2005 MMP understanding - 2003 monitor with earlier data
Participation	Young non-voters - qualitative research summary Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06 Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report Minority vs Power - Asian electoral participation conference proceedings Did a txt reminder on election day increase voter turnout? - research report Māori electoral participation - Massey University Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography RFP - Māori electoral research Māori electoral research hui - November 2004 - proceedings
Voter satisfaction research	Voter and non-voter satisfaction survey 2008 Disability voter and non-voter satisfaction survey 2008 Voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election Disability voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election Satisfaction with the voting process for the 2002 general election - voter survey
Media	Referral to the Police Referral to the Police 2011 General Election Writ Returned and Successful List Members Elected Waitakere Judicial Recount Official Results Christchurch Central Judicial Recount Official Results
2011 media releases	Referrals to the Police Process and timetable for MMP review announced New Zealand General Election and Referendum on the Voting System 2011 – Official Results Electoral Commission Referrals to the Police Factually incorrect information being reported about referendum results Preliminary results for the 2011 General Election and advance voting for the Referendum on the Voting System Electoral Commission reminds New Zealand to vote tomorrow Media activity on election day Referral of alleged breach of the Electoral Act 1993 Absolute Last Chance To Enrol to Vote for the Election Referral of alleged breach of the Electoral Act 1993 Accurate information about referendum vital, says Electoral Commission EasyVote cards and packs delivered to voters Making it easy for Cantabrians to have their say Vote in advance if you’ll be away on election day Referral of alleged breach of the Electoral Act 1993 First votes in 2011 General Election and Referendum to be cast tomorrow Electoral Commission releases full list of parties and candidates for 2011 election Referral of alleged breaches of the Electoral Act 1993 Chief Justice Gives Direction to Conduct Election and Call for Nominations Decision not to register Nga Iwi Morehu Movement logo Registration of substitute logo for ALCP Registration of party logos Time running out to enrol to vote the easy way Referendum Information Programme Kicks Off Registration of Conservative Party Registration of Conservative Party logo Kids Voting 2011 Breaks Registration Records Applications to register political party logos Electoral Commission Emergency Plans Tabled
2010 media releases	Registration of Political Party Mana by-election official results Mana by-election preliminary results Mana by-election results available from 7pm Mana by-election - guidance for media Voting tips for Mana by-election Time running out to take part in Mana by-election Voting made easy in Mana by-election Advance & overseas voting open for Mana by-election Voting opens in the Mana by-election tomorrow Eight candidates stand in Mana by-election Governor General issues the writ for the Mana by-election Law change planned allowing online re-enrolment and update of details Young people and those who’ve moved house targeted in Mana by-election Mana by-election media kit Electoral Commission ready to make voting easy in the Mana electorate New Electoral Commission in place Application to register political party New list MP for ACT Party Irregularities in Auckland electoral roll identified and removed Annual Report to June 2010 of the outgoing Electoral Commission Cancellation of registration of political party and logo Registration of substitute political party logo Local Elections enrolment numbers Last chance to get enrolled for local elections Just a few days left to enrol to vote for local elections 54,000 people lost from the electoral roll Application to cancel registration of political party and logo He Karanga Ki Te Iwi Māori Kia Whakauru Tikahia Ki Te Pōti Kei te Takatū koe ki te Pōti i roto i ngā Pōtitanga ā-Rohe?
2009 media releases	Electoral Commission President Appointed Annual report 2009 New list MP for Green Party Final result of the citizens initiated referendum Preliminary result of citizens initiated referendum Referendum voting closes Referendum voting closes today Citizens initiated referendum result release details Five days left to vote in citizens initiated referendum Number of referendum votes cast to date Delivery of referendum voting papers complete Number of referendum votes cast to date Electoral Commission decisions released Voting in citizens initiated referendum opens tomorrow (Friday 31 July) One week to go until referendum voting starts Referendum deadline only hours away Cancellation of Registration of Party 25,000 People take action to take part in Referendum Mt Albert by-election official results New Electoral Commission Chief Executive Electoral Commission decisions released New list MP for New Zealand National Party Citizens Initiated Referendum media kit 2009 Citizens Initiated Referendum launched Mt Albert by-election preliminary results Mt Albert by-election voting closed Mt Albert by-election voting opens Mt Albert by-election:guidance for election day Mt Albert by-election voting tips Time running out to take part in Mt Albert by-election
2008 media releases	Promoter statement requirements Telephone canvassing, polling or surveys Broadcasting allocation 2011 - Invitation to political parties Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters 2008 general election writ returned and successful list members elected Electoral Commission decision 2008-43, National Party, Cobb & Co Paraparaumu, election advertisement Electoral Commission decision 2008-42, National Party (anti), election advertisements New Zealand General Election 2008 - Official Results Electoral Commission decision 2008-41, various broadcasters, election programmes, election advertisements Enrolment records set for 2008 General Election Preliminary election results Voting in the 2008 general election ends Today is election day Chief Electoral Office tips for making voting easy on Saturday Electoral Commission decision 2008-38, NZ First, annual returns of donations 2005-7 Final hours to enrol to vote for Saturday's election Chief Electoral Office media guidance about election day activity Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising matters Tens of thousands vote early in the 2008 general election Orange Sky Tower beams an election reminder Ngā kāri pōtingāwari me ngā mōkihi e tukuna ki ngā kaipōti EasyVote cards and packs in voters' hands from tomorrow Electoral Commission decisions on election advertising and donations matters New Zealanders overseas can start voting First votes in 2008 General Election cast tomorrow Update to candidate nominations for Tāmaki Makaurau electorate Chief Electoral Office releases full list of parties and candidates for the 2008 election - Updated Electoral Commission decision 2008-35, Beehive website, election advertisements
2007 media releases	2007 Representation Commission final electorate boundaries - questions and answers Candidate campaign and finance guide The Family Party registered, logo declined, The Act Party abbreviation registered The Family Party - applications to register party name, abbreviation, & logo Public uncertain over campaigning restrictions – commission survey Building interest in politics key to voter turnout – survey results e-news, No 10, November '07 Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update Destiny New Zealand removed from party register Final electorate boundaries - summary of major features New Electorate Boundaries Finalised Three parties less chasing party vote Last chance to get local elections voting documents in the mail More people removed from electoral roll in a month than married and divorced in two years Shortland Street actor spreads enrol to vote message to students Registration of substitute political party logo e-news, No 9, July '07 Got your enrolment update pack in the mail? Kiwi love affair with property hits electoral system PĀ ANA TE AROHA O NGĀ KIWI KI TE RAWA WHENUAPĀ ANA TE AROHA O NGĀ KIWI KI TE RAWA WHENUA KI TE PŪNAHA PŌTITANGA - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO Statement of intent 2007-2012 e-news, No 8, June '07 331 objections to proposed electorate boundaries Objections close on proposed electorate boundaries Changes proposed to electorate boundaries Ngā rerekētanga kua whiriwhiria mō ngā rohe pōti Registration of substitute political party logo Redrawing of electorate boundaries about to start Application to register substitute political party logo - United Future New Zealand
2006 media releases	2006 Māori Electoral Option resource kit e-news, No 7, December '06 New electoral rolls released e-news, No 6, November ‘06 Pacific civics education workshop promotes good governance Christian Heritage Party registration cancelled Three fewer parties to contest party vote e-news, No 5, September '06 Māori Electoral Option e-panui volume 1, number 5 Cancellation of party registration Results of 2006 Māori Electoral Option 2006 Māori Electoral Option - Media Advisory New list MP for Labour Party Maori Woman's Welfare League gets Maori electoral option message out Last chance to take part in the 2006 Maori electoral option Māori Electoral Option e-panui volume 1, number 4 e-news, No 4, June '06 Over 18,000 Maori change roll type - With four weeks until Maori Electoral Option ends
2005 media releases	Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2005 Covering Elections - A Guide for Journalists
Publications
Information in different languages	English Māori - Te huarahi ngawari! Arabic Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Cook Islands Maori Farsi - Persian Gujarati Hindi Japanese Khmer Korean Niuean Punjabi Samoan Somalian Thai Tokelauan Tongan Vietnamese
Disability Resources	Resources for the vision-impaired Resources for the hearing-impaired Resources for the intellectually disabled Plain English guides Access 2011 Action Plan
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Enrolling & electoral rolls	Māori - Te huarahi ngawari! 2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results How to enrol if you are Māori Māori Electoral Option - FAQ
Voting & MMP	How to vote at the General Election - an overview Māori - Te huarahi ngawari!
NZ's democracy	Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries Māori and the Vote Electorate Profiles Who can vote - the franchise Who do MPs represent? Electoral system - voting method and electorates Civil and political rights in NZ
Teaching & research centre	Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06 Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report Māori electoral participation - Massey University Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography RFP - Māori electoral research Māori electoral research hui - November 2004 - proceedings
Media & publications	Māori - Te huarahi ngawari! Ngā kāri pōtingāwari me ngā mōkihi e tukuna ki ngā kaipōti Update to candidate nominations for Tāmaki Makaurau electorate MMP knowledge nears all time pre-election high Kua kōkiri atu te tari pōtitanga matua ki āna E 47,000 ngā Māori kua ngaro i te rārangi ingoa kaipōti Kua tangohia i te rārangi ingoa kaipōti he kotahi i roto i te tokorima o ngā māori kua oti te whakauru Ka tīmata te whiunga whakauru kaipōti ahakoa te iti o te mōhio he tau pōtitanga tēnei Research report released - MMP, e-voting, electoral finance