Apply For Register as a Voter in New Zealand
- Vote in person: Link
- Fill out an application form:
- Take the form, titled “Enrolling to vote Application” at the nearest PostShop.
- You can also call 0300 36 76 56 ask how to obtain the form.
- Forms could also be mailed to you by texting your address and your name to 3676
Note:
Help is available to those who have disabilities to assist them to enroll and vote.
Office Locations and Contacts
Electoral Commission
Physical address: Level 10.
34-42 Manners Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Address for mail:
PO Box 3220
Wellington 6140
Freephone: 0800 36 76 56
Phone: +64 4 495 0030
Fax: +64 4 495 0031
What are all the Eligibility
To become a registered voter, you must:
- must be older than 18 and
- You have been within New Zealand for more than 1 year continuously at one point in your life and
- You must be an NZ citizen or a permanent resident.
You cant enrol if youre:
- An NZ citizen who hasn’t been within NZ for the last three years
- Permanent residents who haven’t been to NZ in the past 12 months.
To people residents of to the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau: You can enroll once you’ve been in NZ for at least one year. There is no requirement for permanent residency in order to vote.
Public service abroad: If youre on duty outside of NZ as an employee of the public sector or a part of the Defence Force or you’re a spouse or parent or a member of one are eligible to still register to vote.
The document is needed
Your name must appear in the roll of electoral voters to cast a vote during the elections.
External Links
- https://www.govt.nz/browse/engaging-with-government/enrol-and-vote-in-an-election/enrol-to-vote/
- http://www.elections.org.nz/voters/enrol-check-or-update-now