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Enrolling & electoral rolls	2008 Enrolment drive now on Enrolment Statistics Registrars of electors - contact information Viewing the printed electoral rolls
How to enrol	How to enrol to vote How to keep your enrolment up to date How to enrol if you are Māori How to enrol before you are 18 How to enrol from overseas How to enrol on the unpublished roll
Frequently asked questions	Enrolling Online - FAQ Enrolling - FAQ Enrolment update campaign - FAQ Māori Electoral Option - FAQ Late and non-enrolment - FAQ
Māori Electoral Option	2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results 2006 Māori Electoral Option TV ads 2006 Māori Electoral Option Resources
Voting & MMP
How to vote	How to vote - an overview EasyVote information How to make an advance vote How to vote from overseas Unable to get to a polling place? How to make a special declaration vote Information for voters with disabilities Sample ballot paper - general election EasyVote - frequently asked questions Voting - frequently asked questions
MMP - how it works, quiz & calculator	Two Ticks? Too Easy! - MMP basics MMP understanding research MMP - frequently asked questions Two Ticks? Too Easy! - Presentations in Māori and English Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986 MMP Quiz Advanced Elections Quiz From FPP to MMP Key dates in New Zealand electoral reform MMP for international visitors to Elections New Zealand MMP seat allocation calculator Sainte-Laguë allocation formula
NZ's democracy	Elections NZ roadshow 2008 New Zealand’s democracy and elections – resources for journalists Electoral Compendium 2005 New Zealand's system of government - an overview Parliament & government formation Key dates in New Zealand electoral reform Key dates for general elections 1981 - 2005
Taking part	About Taking Part Decisions and laws of the country Decisions and rules for where you live Important decisions you can make - enrolling and voting Express yourself - ways for having your say and being heard Taking part for new New Zealanders
Active Voices - for the first-time voter	About Active Voices So why are we having an election? Why 2 votes? But how do I know which party to vote for? How do the media help you decide how to vote? So what happens in an election? So who gets to become the government? So how does government work? You can still have a say if you're not 18! Teacher notes and resource credits
Electorates & members of parliament	Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries Electorate Profiles Women in parliament 1933 - 2005 Māori, Pacific and Asian MPs 1990 - 2005 How to buy printed electorate maps
History of the Vote	The Right to Vote Māori and the Vote Votes for Women Election Day through the years Messages and media From FPP to MMP Electoral timeline Sound and film files Further reading and links
Democracy - everyday concepts	About Democracy - everyday concepts
Foundations of democratic society	Foundations of democratic society Democratic rule Legitimate government Universal civil and political rights Civil and political rights in NZ
Popular control & political equality	Popular control and political equality Who can vote - the franchise Information - developing informed participants How voters decide
Free & fair elections	Free and fair elections Electoral laws and rules Electoral system - voting method and electorates Electoral system - finding winners Managing the electoral event
Political choice	Political choice People hold different views on political issues Individuals with strong views take action News media play a vital role
Representative democracy	Representative democracy Who do MPs represent? Do MPs make better decisions than we do? MPs may seek public opinion MPs and those in power are accountable Structures of government
Electoral rules	New election laws in force - summary General election date & timetable General election results, recounts & challenges - an overview Filling vacant seats between elections Referendums How to make a protected donation Electoral law links Electoral Finance Act 2007 - detail
Election advertising - all participants	Guidance on the value of advertising space (2008) Electoral Commission reminder re promoter statements - inclusion and visibility Electoral Commission notice to parties and third parties: promoter statements Information about electoral signs and hoardings
Third parties	How to apply to list a third party Listed third parties
Electorate candidates	Candidate campaign rules Nomination of candidates Campaigning by electorate candidates Appointing scrutineers and special voting witnesses Candidate election expenses and donations
Parties
Party election guide 2008	Introduction Nominations - overview Bulk nomination of electorate candidates Nominating list candidates Scrutineers Campaigning Judicial recounts and petitions Party election expenses and returns Quick guide for political parties Election advertising rules - summary List of forms for party secretaries
Election specific 2008	How to submit broadcast advertising invoices Broadcasting allocation process 2008
Non-election specific	Registered political parties - overview & register Form for party return of donation exceeding $20,000 How to apply to register a party Party donations disclosure - an overview How to apply to register a party logo Political party registered logos How to make a s.71A declaration How to make a return of party donations
Election broadcasting	Broadcasting allocation 2008 - initial allocation decision Broadcasting allocation decision - 2005 Broadcasting allocation decisions - 1996, 1999, 2002
Broadcasters	Election broadcast advertising - overview How to run election broadcast advertising Advice to station managers, iwi radio stations How to submit broadcast advertising invoices Broadcasting allocation decision - 2005 How to make a broadcaster's return of election programmes
Local Elections	2007 Local Elections
Results, returns & registers
Election results	Official results for elections and referendums 1994- General elections 1996-2005 - seats won by party General elections 1890-1993 - seats won by party General elections 1853-2005 - dates & turnout
Party donation returns	Party donation returns 2007 Party donation returns 1996 - 2006 Returns of party donations exceeding $20,000 Donations protected from disclosure quarterly reports Party donations disclosure - an overview
Election expenses returns	Candidate expenses - Election '05 Broadcaster and party returns - Election '05 Party election expenses 2005 Party election expenses 1996, 1999, 2002
Registers of parties, third parties & party logos	Registered political parties - overview & register Listed third parties Political party registered logos Former logos of registered parties
Teaching & research centre	Elections NZ roadshow 2008
Resources for school teachers	Hands up for a little help in the classroom! Now or never - electoral participation literature review 2005 election teaching Wallace Awards announced Newspapers in Education 2005 election study Paciviced.net - Pacific civic education case studies
Hands Up! - exploring decision-making and action in our place	Teacher notes Activity 1: Hands up for belonging Activity 2: Many hands together... Activity 3: Hands on group interactions Activity 4: Hands on decision making Activity 5: In the hands of the government Activity 6: Active hands and voices in New Zealand Activity 7: Give them a hand Resource glossary
Elect! - running elections for learning	About this resource We are having an election... The right to vote Types of elections Electorates Electoral administration Political Parties Electors Candidates Information about election day Campaign by lobby and interest groups News Media Campaign by parties and candidates Election Day: Voting The count Analyse the results The elected body meets Glossary, case studies, links
Research	Annotated bibliographies and literature reviews - various topics Report of The Royal Commission on the Electoral System 1986 Electoral Compendium 2005
Lit reviews & annotated biblios	MMP bibliography Youth civic participation - annotated bibliography Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography Now or never - electoral participation literature review
MMP understanding tracking	MMP understanding research MMP understanding - 2007 tracking research MMP understanding - NZES survey 2005 MMP understanding - post-election monitor 2005 MMP understanding - pre-election monitor 2005 MMP understanding - 2003 monitor with earlier data
Participation	Young non-voters - qualitative research summary Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06 Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report Minority vs Power - Asian electoral participation conference proceedings Māori electoral participation - Massey University Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography RFP - Māori electoral research Māori electoral research hui - November 2004 - proceedings
Voter satisfaction research	Voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election Disability voter/non-voter satisfaction survey 2005 general election Satisfaction with the voting process for the 2002 general election - voter survey
Wallace awards & scholarships	Wallace Scholarships for tertiary student research Wallace Awards for academic work 2005 election teaching Wallace Awards announced Wallace Awards for contributions to public understanding of electoral matters
Media & publications	Face-to-face with young adults for Youth Enrolment Week Challenge issued to improve number of young Kiwis enrolled to vote for the 2008 General Election Electoral Commission decision 2008-20, EPMU listing as a third party Electoral Commission decision 2008-19, NZ First, late annual donations return Electoral Commission decision 2008-18, Green Party, late s54 donation return Electoral Commission decision 2008-17, Labour Party, file boxes Electoral Commission decision 2008-16, election advertisement, phone canvassing Electoral Commission decision 2008-15, PPTA billboard Electoral Commission decision 2008-14, Labour Party, budget pamphlet Electoral Commission decision 2008-13, National, van Electoral Commission decision 2008-12, Labour, wheel cover Electoral Commission decision 2008-11, Progressive, newspaper advertisement Electoral Commission decision 2008-10, New Zealand First, newspaper advertisement Applications to register a party and a party logo Electoral Commission meeting summary E 47,000 ngā Māori kua ngaro i te rārangi ingoa kaipōti Electoral Commission Decision 2008-03 Late Annual Donations The Republic of New Zealand Party Electoral Commission Decision 2008-02 Late Annual Donations Libertarianz Electoral Commission Decision 2008-04 Late Annual Donations Direct Democracy Party Electoral Commission Decision 2008-05 Late Annual Donations ACT New Zealand Election day staff wanted Information for Parliamentary Candidates and their Financial Agents New electoral rolls open for the public to view Vacancy - Kids Voting co-ordinator Electoral Commission reminder re promoter statements - inclusion and visibility Applications to register parties and a party logo New List MP for The Green Party Electoral Commission decision 2008-09, New Zealand First, display of banners in Tauranga Electoral Commission decision 2008-08, Green Party, three posters displayed in Morningside, Auckland Electoral Commission decision 2008-07, National Party, pamphlet
Resources	Order Publications and Forms New Zealand’s democracy and elections – resources for journalists 2007 Representation Commission final electorate boundaries - questions and answers Party funding and election advertising 2006 Māori Electoral Option resource kit Help spread the word about enrolling and voting Covering Elections - A Guide for Journalists Media Kit 2005 General Election
Languages	English Māori New Zealand Sign Language Arabic Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Cook Island Māori Farsi - Persian Gujarati Hindi Japanese Khmer Korean Niuean Punjabi Samoan Somalian Thai Tokelauan Tongan Vietnamese
2007 media releases	KUA TAU NGĀ TAUPĀ ROHE PŌTI HŌU Electoral Finance Act 2007 - detail Candidate campaign and finance guide The Family Party registered, logo declined, The Act Party abbreviation registered The Family Party - applications to register party name, abbreviation, & logo Public uncertain over campaigning restrictions – commission survey Building interest in politics key to voter turnout – survey results e-news, No 10, November '07 Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update Access '08 - 1 Nov '07 update Destiny New Zealand removed from party register Final electorate boundaries - summary of major features New Electorate Boundaries Finalised Three parties less chasing party vote Last chance to get local elections voting documents in the mail More people removed from electoral roll in a month than married and divorced in two years Shortland Street actor spreads enrol to vote message to students Registration of substitute political party logo Help spread the word about enrolling and voting e-news, No 9, July '07 Got your enrolment update pack in the mail? Kiwi love affair with property hits electoral system PĀ ANA TE AROHA O NGĀ KIWI KI TE RAWA WHENUAPĀ ANA TE AROHA O NGĀ KIWI KI TE RAWA WHENUA KI TE PŪNAHA PŌTITANGA - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO Statement of intent 2007-2012 e-news, No 8, June '07 331 objections to proposed electorate boundaries Objections close on proposed electorate boundaries Changes proposed to electorate boundaries Ngā rerekētanga kua whiriwhiria mō ngā rohe pōti Registration of substitute political party logo
2006 media releases	e-news, No 7, December '06 New electoral rolls released e-news, No 6, November ‘06 Pacific civics education workshop promotes good governance Christian Heritage Party registration cancelled Three fewer parties to contest party vote e-news, No 5, September '06 Māori Electoral Option e-panui volume 1, number 5 Cancellation of party registration Results of 2006 Māori Electoral Option 2006 Māori Electoral Option - Media Advisory New list MP for Labour Party Maori Woman's Welfare League gets Maori electoral option message out Last chance to take part in the 2006 Maori electoral option Māori Electoral Option e-panui volume 1, number 4 e-news, No 4, June '06 Over 18,000 Maori change roll type - With four weeks until Maori Electoral Option ends
2005 media releases	Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2005
About the electoral agencies	Electoral agencies' areas of responsibility Consulting on... Job vacancies Help spread the word about enrolling and voting Access '08 action plan Access '08 - May 1 2008 Update
Chief Electoral Office	Chief Electoral Office business plan 2006-2009 Chief Electoral Office business plan 2003-2006 Draft long term strategy for voting technology Improving access to voting for disabled people - action plan 2005
Electoral Commission	Electoral Commission statement of intent 2008-2013 Annual report 2007 Public education and information campaign - Election '05 Broadcasting allocation report - Election '05 Submission 2005 general election inquiry Broadcaster and party returns - Election '05 Submission 2004 local authority elections inquiry Annual reports Statements of intent (& similar) Guiding principles of electoral administration
Electoral Enrolment Centre	Electoral Enrolment Centre
Representation Commission	Final Electorate Boundaries Overview of 2007 Representation Commission proposed electoral boundary objections KUA TAU NGĀ TAUPĀ ROHE PŌTI HŌU 2007 Representation Commission Key dates What is the Representation Commission? Reviewing electorates - frequently asked questions
Nga take kōwhiri Māori	Kia ora!
Enrolling & electoral rolls	2006 Māori Electoral Option: Results 2006 Māori Electoral Option resource kit How to enrol if you are Māori Māori Electoral Option - FAQ
Voting & MMP	Two Ticks? Too Easy! - Presentations in Māori and English
Parties, third parties, protected donations	Registered political parties - overview & register
NZ's democracy	Māori and the Vote Reviewing electorate numbers and boundaries KUA TAU NGĀ TAUPĀ ROHE PŌTI HŌU Electorate Profiles Māori, Pacific and Asian MPs 1990 - 2005
Electoral rules	Advice to station managers, iwi radio stations
Teaching & research centre	Māori electoral participation research programme and reports 2004-06 Electoral Compendium 2005 Prompting participation... voter motivation trial report Māori electoral participation - Massey University Māori electoral engagement research -Whangarei Māori participation in decision-making and other govt processes - Research NZ Māori electoral engagement data analysis - UMR Māori and Pacific peoples' electoral participation in NZ - annotated bibliography RFP - Māori electoral research Māori electoral research hui - November 2004 - proceedings