Citizens initiated referendum result release details
The Chief Electoral Officer aims to release the preliminary result of the Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” by 8.30pm on Friday 21 August.
Five days left to vote in citizens initiated referendum
Time is running out to take part in the Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” – with just five days left for people to vote.
Number of referendum votes cast to date
As at 5.00pm Thursday 13 August 1,330,900 votes had been received by the Chief Electoral Office vote processing centre for the Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand”.
Delivery of referendum voting papers complete
All referendum voting papers have been delivered to voters, with over half a million votes cast so far.
Electoral Commission decisions released
Electoral Commission decision 2009-31, The New Zealand Pacific Party annual donation return The New Zealand Pacific Party annual donation return – a nil return – was accompanied by a qualified audit report.
Number of referendum votes cast to date
As at 5.00pm Thursday 6 August, 570,300 votes had been received by the Chief Electoral Office vote processing centre for the Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand”.
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.