Elections frequently asked questions

In episode one we answer some frequently asked questions about Elections.

What is an Election?

An election is a formal group decision making process by which a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office.

What is a Politician?

A person who is professionally involved in politics especially a holder of an elected office.

What is the difference between the Māori roll and the General roll?

The electoral roll you choose determines which electorate (voting area you vote in) on the Māori roll you will vote for a Political Party and a Candidate in your Māori electorate instead of your general. You can only be on the Māori roll if you whakapapa Māori.

How do you enrol to vote and how do you know if you’re enrolled or not?

You can check if you are enrolled or enrol at www.vote.nz

Does it cost anything to vote?

No. It is free to vote.

Where can you vote?

Voting places open across New Zealand on election day. They are usually located in areas of easy access for example schools, community centres and libraries. You can find a list of places to vote at www.vote.nz

How do you vote?

If you are enrolled to vote and your address is correct, you will receive an easy vote pack in the mail around September 10th 2023. This pack will give you all the instructions you need to vote and hold you easy vote card with all your details on it.

You get two votes 1. Party Vote for the party you want to represent you in Government, on the left side of the voting paper you tick the party you would like. 2. The person you wish to represent your electorate that you live in, on the right side of your voting paper you tick who you would like.

When you finish making your choices you fold the paper in half and put it in the voting box.