Referrals to the Police
The Electoral Commission has referred eight matters relating to the General Election and referendums to the Police.
Referral to the Police
The Electoral Commission has referred an individual to the Police for providing a false statement in an application to enrol as an elector.
Jump in youth voting
There was a big increase in the number of young people turning out to vote at the 2020 General Election.
Electorate recounts complete
Recounts in Te Tai Hauāuru and Tāmaki Makaurau have been completed and the winning candidates have been confirmed.
2020 General Election writ returned
The Electoral Commission has returned the writ for the 2020 General Election, marking the end of the election process.
2020 General Election official results
The Electoral Commission has declared the official results for the 2020 General Election and referendums.
Official referendum results released
The Electoral Commission has released the official results of the end of life choice and cannabis legalisation and control referendums.
Preliminary referendum results released
The Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the end of life choice and cannabis legalisation and control referendums.
Update on preliminary referendum results
The preliminary results of the end of life choice and cannabis legalisation and control referendums will be released this Friday 30 October.