Voting in citizens initiated referendum opens tomorrow (Friday 31 July)
Voting in the country’s first ever Citizens Initiated Referendum held through the mail starts tomorrow (Friday 31 July 2009).
One week to go until referendum voting starts
Voting in the Citizens Initiated Referendum starts in less than a week – with time running out to enrol to take part.
Cancellation of Registration of Party
Pursuant to Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993, the Electoral Commission resolved on 30 June 2009 to cancel the registration of Direct Democracy Party at the party’s request.
Referendum deadline only hours away
A deadline for taking part in the referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” is just hours away.
25,000 People take action to take part in Referendum
More than 25,000 people have responded to the call to get enrolled or update their enrolment details to take part in the upcoming referendum - but there are still many more who need to take action today.
Mt Albert by-election official results
The Chief Electoral Officer has released the official results for the 13 June Parliamentary by-election in the electorate of Mt Albert.
New Electoral Commission Chief Executive
David Henry has been appointed by the Governor- General as a Member and Chief Executive of the Electoral Commission for a term of one year.
New list MP for New Zealand National Party
The Chief Electoral Officer has declared Dr Cam Calder from Devonport to be elected to Parliament from the New Zealand National Party list.