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The 2026 General Election is on Saturday 7 November. Voting places are open 9am to 7pm.
Source: Electoral CommissionIf you are not enrolled by then, you cannot vote. There is no enrolling on election day.
Source: Electoral CommissionAdvance voting starts on 26 October and runs until the day before election day.
Source: Electoral CommissionBringing your EasyVote card is optional. It just makes voting faster.
Source: Electoral CommissionOne for your party and one for your electorate candidate. Tick one circle in each section.
Source: Electoral CommissionEnrol online, email a form to [email protected] or call 0800 36 76 56.
Source: Electoral CommissionYou must be at least 18, a NZ citizen or eligible resident, and have lived here continuously for 12 months at some point.
Source: Electoral CommissionIf your name is not on the printed roll you can cast a special vote. Moved electorate? Only your party vote counts.
Source: Electoral CommissionEnrolled voters overseas can download voting papers from 21 October. Return them by 7pm on election day.
Source: Electoral CommissionA support person or official can help you mark your ballot. Phone dictation voting is available. Call 0800 36 76 56.
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