Elections In New Zealand

A guided tour of the New Zealand electoral system

democracy

From the Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “the people”) and κράτος (krátos, “power, rule”)

A referendum is a vote on a question.

Citizens or the government can start referendums.

In local elections, you choose who represents you on your councils and health boards.

If you’re enrolled, you can vote in local elections where you live.

The Māori Electoral Option lets voters of Māori descent choose which electoral roll they want to be on.

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