New Zealand
Make sure you're enrolled and ready to vote in New Zealand. Enrolment is compulsory for eligible citizens and permanent residents aged 18 and over.
Next Election
November 7, 2026
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Enrol or update your details at vote.nz before election day. If you are not on the roll, you can still enrol and cast a special vote up to and on election day.
Why Voting Matters
Why does voting matter in New Zealand? Because every eligible New Zealand voter holds exactly the same power: one vote. New Zealanders vote for their MP and a party under the mixed-member proportional (MMP) system. New Zealand's general election is held on November 7, 2026, and general elections usually come about every three years. Those choices shape public services, taxes, safety and the economy, and turnout is how ordinary people show up for them.
Under MMP, every party vote counts toward the final share of seats in Parliament.
Close seats and the party-vote threshold mean small shifts can change who governs. Check that you are registered, make a plan to vote, and bring a friend.
Voter Assistance Resources
Need help voting in New Zealand? The Electoral Commission helpline is free on 0800 36 76 56 (0800 ENROL NOW), or text 3676. Check or update your enrolment at vote.nz.
You can vote early at advance voting places before election day, vote on election day, or vote with a special vote if you are away from your electorate or not on the roll. Blind and low-vision voters can use a telephone dictation vote. Voters with disabilities can ask for assistance at any voting place, and accessible voting information is available in New Zealand Sign Language, easy read and many other languages.
New Zealanders overseas can vote online or by post in some cases, so check the Electoral Commission's overseas voter information. Contact details and rules can change, so confirm everything with the official election authority linked on this page before you vote.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in New Zealand. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. The New Zealand Electoral Commission hires temporary staff for general elections. Find out how to sign up:
https://work.elections.nz
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