New Zealand Election Rules, What Is Mmp Elections

Covid 19 and the 2020 general election.

Election polls explained. Voters elected 120 members to the house of representatives 72 from single member electorates and 48 from closed party liststwo referendums one on the personal use of cannabis and one on euthanasia were also held. Youll find out how to become a candidate the rules for advertising campaigning and expenses and what you need to do after the election. Were responsible for running new zealands parliamentary elections and keeping the electoral rolls up to date.

We administer the electoral act 1993 which provides the rules for parliamentary elections and the electoral roll. Womens suffrage was introduced in 1893 with new zealand being the first modern country to do so. Different rules apply depending on who the advertisement is promoting and the medium its in.

Who can vote in new zealand elections. Voting is not compulsory but turnout is high by international standards. New zealand politics election 2020.

Rules and etiquette of political debates from the us to nz. Youll also find information about taking part in the referendums. Were a crown entity which means we work independently from government.

Understand election and referendum rules. Mmp was introduced after a referendum in 1993mmp replaced the first past the post fpp system new zealand had previously used for most of its history. The first election under the mixed member proportional mmp.

The first general and provincial elections in new zealand took place in 1853 the year after the british parliament passed the new zealand constitution act 1852. Get community and media resources or find statistics. As a candidate youre also responsible for staying under your advertising expense limit keeping a record of your expenses and donations and reporting them to us after the election.

The 2020 new zealand general election was held on saturday 17 october 2020 to determine the composition of the 53rd parliament. Advance voting rules campaigning and advertising about parties candidates or referendum issues is allowed during advance voting which runs from 3 october to 16 october 2020. These rules apply to everyone so it is important to know what you can and cant do in and around advance voting places and on election day.

This years election will be different because of covid 19. Video will play in. The new zealand electoral system has been mixed member proportional mmp since 1996.

New zealand has a single house legislature the house of representatives usually with 120 members although the number can increase because of generally. Explore new zealands democracy and electoral system. Citizens and permanent residents who are aged 18 years and over are required to enrol to vote.

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