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Have your say > Voting and elections
Voting and elections
If you’re 17 or older make sure you’re enrolled to vote…
 An
important way to have your say about what you want to see happen in
your local community and in this country is to vote in either the local government or central government elections.
Central Government elections
What is the general election for?
The
election is held to elect representatives for "electorates" or voting
areas throughout the country, as well as to elect a political party, or
group of parties, to become Government.
Who is eligible to vote?
You are eligible to vote in the general election if you are enrolled as a Parliamentary elector. To enrol you must:
- be 18 years of age or older; and
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; and
- have lived continuously in New Zealand for one year or more at some time.
If
you are 17 years old, you can provisionally enrol. This means that you
do the paper work now and when you turn 18, you’ll automatically be
enrolled.
How do I enrol?
To
enrol, you will need to complete an enrolment form. To get an enrolment
form visit any PostShop or public library or call toll free 0800 36 76
56. Once you have completed your enrolment form, either leave it at any
PostShop or post it in the envelope provided.
You can also get an enrolment form from the Elections website
This website has loads of information on elections and voting and you can also enrol online.
How do I vote?
Voting
for the general election will be by ballot box. This means that on
election day you will need to go to a polling place to cast your vote.
If
you enrol a month or more before the election, you will be sent an
information pack in the mail. This pack will contain voting information
and an Easy Vote card. The EasyVote card will have your enrolment
details printed on it. Take the card with you on election day – it will
make voting easier.
And remember!
Enrolling is like your ticket to voting. Voting is really easy and it allows
you to get involved and have your say about issues that affect your
country and local community. So get moving and get on the roll now!
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