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We run NZ's parliamentary elections and referendums. We're here to help you enrol and vote and have your say.

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Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri @ElectoralCommNZ Nov 2

During an election we receive a large number of complaints.

To enable us to manage this, please find information about how to make an enquiry or complaint here: elections.nz/guidance-and-r…

Alternatively, you can email details of any complaint to enquiries@elections.govt.nz

elections.nz Advice and complaints Find out who you can contact if you have questions or concerns about an election advertisement.

Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri @ElectoralCommNZ Jul 14

The 2026 General Election will be held on 7 November. Find information about the election advertising rules and how to make a complaint on our website: elections.nz/guidance-and-r…

elections.nz Advice and complaints Find out who you can contact if you have questions or concerns about an election advertisement.

Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri @ElectoralCommNZ Oct 10, 2025

Local councils run the local elections, and we do not run or oversee them. For questions about candidates, rules or results, please contact your local council or their electoral officer directly - find a list here: vote.nz/local-election…

Mint tile with teal text that reads "Each local council runs its own local elections."

Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri @ElectoralCommNZ Sep 24, 2024

We are considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to change the name of The Greens, The Green Party of Aotearoa/New Zealand. elections.nz/media-and-news…

elections.nz Application to Vary Political Party Name The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to change the name of The Greens, The Green Party of Aotearoa/New Zealand

Electoral Commission | Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri @ElectoralCommNZ Jul 28, 2024

We have cancelled the registration of New Zealand Loyal and its logo at the party’s request.

Read more here: elections.nz/media-and-news…

elections.nz New Zealand Loyal no longer registered The registration of New Zealand Loyal and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.