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1 / 10Election day is Saturday 7 November

The 2026 General Election is on Saturday 7 November. Voting places are open 9am to 7pm.

Source: Electoral Commission
2 / 10Enrol by midnight Sunday 25 October

If you are not enrolled by then, you cannot vote. There is no enrolling on election day.

Source: Electoral Commission
3 / 10Advance voting is 26 October to 6 November

Advance voting starts on 26 October and runs until the day before election day.

Source: Electoral Commission
4 / 10You do not need ID to vote

Bringing your EasyVote card is optional. It just makes voting faster.

Source: Electoral Commission
5 / 10You get two votes

One for your party and one for your electorate candidate. Tick one circle in each section.

Source: Electoral Commission
6 / 10Enrol online, by email or by phone

Enrol online, email a form to [email protected] or call 0800 36 76 56.

Source: Electoral Commission
7 / 10You must be 18 to enrol

You must be at least 18, a NZ citizen or eligible resident, and have lived here continuously for 12 months at some point.

Source: Electoral Commission
8 / 10Not on the roll? Cast a special vote

If your name is not on the printed roll you can cast a special vote. Moved electorate? Only your party vote counts.

Source: Electoral Commission
9 / 10Voting from overseas opens 21 October

Enrolled voters overseas can download voting papers from 21 October. Return them by 7pm on election day.

Source: Electoral Commission
10 / 10Free help is there if you need it

A support person or official can help you mark your ballot. Phone dictation voting is available. Call 0800 36 76 56.

Source: Electoral Commission
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