EasyVote cards are on their way
EasyVote cards are on their way to voters for the start of voting in the 2026 General Election.
Candidate and party lists released
Seventeen registered political parties and a total of 530 candidates will be contesting the 2026 General Election.
Voting places announced for 2026 election
Voting places for the 2026 General Election have been confirmed with more than 2,300 open on election day across the country.
Key election milestone reached
Today is writ day, a milestone on the election calendar when the formal writ is issued for the 2026 General Election to be held.
Candidate nominations close soon
Candidate nominations for the 2026 General Election close at noon Thursday 8 October 2026.
Enrol now to get your EasyVote card
Make sure you enrol or update your details in time to receive an EasyVote card for the 2026 General Election.
Time running out for schools to get kids voting in 2026
Schools across Aotearoa New Zealand are being reminded to get involved in Kids Voting – Te Pōti a Ngā Tamariki before time runs out.
Data matching used to contact voters
The Electoral Commission is using data matching to contact people who are not enrolled or who may need to update their address on the electoral roll.
2026 General Election protocols
The 2026 General Election protocols have been published on the Electoral Commission website.
