Recently Updated Articles
- ARTICLES
Electoral Commission decision 2008-47, Green Party, election advertisement3 Dec 2008
Green Party signs in Palmerston North did not contain a promoter statement but the offence is so inconsequential to the public interest that the matter will not be reported to the Police. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-46, National Party, election advertisement3 Dec 2008
Flyer distributed by Nicky Wagner MP did not contain a promoter statement and its publication does not appear to have been authorised in writing by the financial agent for the National Party. The offence will be reported to the Police. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-45, ACT New Zealand, election advertisement3 Dec 2008
Rodney Hide’s jacket bearing an embroidered logo and slogan did not contain a promoter statement and its publication does not appear to have been authorised in writing by the financial agent for ACT New Zealand. The offence will be reported to the Police. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-44, ACT New Zealand, election advertisement3 Dec 2008
Flyer distributed in Hunua electorate promoting Roger Douglas and ACT New Zealand is an election advertisement in favour of ACT, did not contain a promoter statement, and its publication was not authorised in writing by the financial agent for ACT. The failure to obtain written authorisation from the party financial agent will be reported to the Police. Read more »
Third party election expenses and returns2 Dec 2008
Listed third parties must file returns of election expenses and accompanying auditor's reports within 70 working days of an election. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-43, National Party, Cobb & Co Paraparaumu, election advertisement26 Nov 2008
Advertisement in the Kapiti Observer sponsored by Cobb & Co Paraparaumu is an election advertisement in favour of the National Party, did not contain a satisfactory promoter statement, and its publication was not authorised in writing by the National Party. The failure to obtain written authorisation of the Party will be reported to the Police. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-42, National Party (anti), election advertisements26 Nov 2008
National Party polices released by Trevor Mallard MP and Jim Anderton MP are not election advertisements within the meaning of section 5 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 and therefore their publication is not governed by the requirements of the Act. Read more »
Returns of party donations exceeding $20,00025 Nov 2008
This page carries details of returns of party donations exceeding $20,000 from the same donor which must be filed with the Electoral Commission within 10 working days of the receipt of the donation or the final donation aggregating to more than $20,000 from the same donor in a 12 month period. Read more »
2008 election official results22 Nov 2008
The Chief Electoral Officer has released the official results for the 2008 General Election. Read more »
Two Ticks? Too Easy! - MMP basics18 Nov 2008
On election day your two votes help decide who will represent us in parliament. Your votes do make a difference - here's why... Read more »
Electoral Commission decisions database12 Nov 2008
A table and downloadable spreadsheet allow you to search and manipulate a database of summary information relating to Electoral Commission decisions on alleged electoral law breaches. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-41, various broadcasters, election programmes, election advertisements12 Nov 2008
Live broadcast of the Prime Minister’s election date announcement is not an election advertisement within the meaning of the Electoral Finance Act, and is not a prohibited election programme within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act. Read more »
Consulting on...12 Nov 2008
The electoral agencies are always keen to hear from people with ideas to improve the services they are able to offer, and sometimes they will be seeking views on specific issues detailed here. Also listed are previous consultations and those of other bodies related to electoral matters, such as select committees inquiries. Read more »
Feedback and suggestions invited for post-election pocket compendium12 Nov 2008
The Electoral Commission is inviting feedback, by 28 Nov '08, on the 2005 New Zealand Pocket Electoral Compendium and suggestions for content or presentation of the 2008 edition. Read more »
Wallace Scholarships for tertiary student research12 Nov 2008
Applications close on 2 February 2009 for Wallace Scholarships to support tertiary student research work in any discipline exploring a topic related to the 2008 general election and the use, understanding, trust, or valuing of New Zealand's electoral framework and processes. Read more »
Official election count process8 Nov 2008
The official results of a general election are declared 14 days after election day. Read more »
Election day rules7 Nov 2008
Campaigning on Election Day is a Criminal Offence. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-38, NZ First, annual returns of donations 2005-74 Nov 2008
(Full Decision Released) Donations made to NZ First in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 years were not included in the party’s annual returns of donations. No offence committed by the Party Secretary in respect of 2007 return. NZ First is required to file amended returns and accompanying auditor’s reports for 2005 and 2006 (since received without auditor's reports). Read more »
Third party donation returns4 Nov 2008
The financial agent of every listed third party must file a donation return and accompanying statutory declaration(s) with the Electoral Commission by 10 March 2009 – at the same time that the election expense return is filed. Read more »
How to make a broadcaster's return of election programmes4 Nov 2008
After each election, every broadcaster must give the Electoral Commission a complete and accurate statement of election advertising broadcast during the three months before polling day. The return is due no later than 10 working days after the end of the month in which an election is held. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-40, New Zealand Labour Party, elections advertisements3 Nov 2008
The Office of the Prime Minister published a Labour Party video on YouTube without a promoter statement. No determination made as to whether the video is an election advertisement but, if it is an election advertisement, any potential contravention was not wilful and therefore no offence committed. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-39, ACT New Zealand, election advertisements3 Nov 2008
Act New Zealand candidate Kenneth Wang’s billboard and pamphlet captioned “Vote Kenneth Wang, get Wang + Wong” do not contain election advertisements in favour of the National Party within the meaning of sections 5 and 65(1) of the Electoral Finance Act 2007. Read more »
Listed third parties3 Nov 2008
Third parties, listed with the Electoral Commission, intending to spend more than $12,000 (or $1,000 in respect of an electorate candidate) on election advertisements encouraging voters to vote in a particular way at the next general election. Read more »
2008 Enrolment drive now on3 Nov 2008
Enrolling today makes voting easier at election time. You will get an EasyVote information pack in the mail closer to election day. Read more »
Donations protected from disclosure reports31 Oct 2008
The Electoral Commission reports on donations protected from disclosure which it has received and paid to parties and to third parties. Read more »
Ngā kāri pōtingāwari me ngā mōkihi e tukuna ki ngā kaipōti30 Oct 2008
E whakahaeretia ana tētahi tukutanga mēra pōtitanga nui o ngā kāri PōtiNgāwari 2.9 miriona me ngā mōkihi pārongo, ina ko tā Te Tari Pōti Matua he mahi ki te tino whakamāmā i te pōti i te pōtitanga whānui 2008. Read more »
Party donation returns 200728 Oct 2008
Party donation returns for the 2007 calendar year were due with the Electoral Commission on 30 April 2008. Data from these returns is provided in a table. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-37, ACT New Zealand, annual returns of donations 2005 and earlier23 Oct 2008
Free office space to the value of approximately $20,000 per year provided to ACT New Zealand up until 2005 was a party donation and was not included in ACT’s annual returns of donations for the relevant years. ACT New Zealand is required to file amended returns for the relevant years. Read more »
Electoral Commission decision 2008-36, election advertisement, DB Breweries Ltd23 Oct 2008
Tui billboards “When Winston says no he means no - Yeah right” are not election advertisements within the meaning of section 5 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007. Read more »
Job vacancies23 Oct 2008
This page gives information about current job vacancies at the electoral agencies, as well as general information for prospective candidates. Read more »