Tag: Electoral Commission
Councilor slams move to give Māori names to public places, bus...
Efforts to give Māori names to numerous local public places as well as bus stations and structures that are part of the Eastern Busway...
Convictions quashed in SFO donations case
The Court of Appeal has overturned the convictions of three businessmen in relation to large donations they made to the National Party.
Yikun Zhang, Shijia...
Official election results are in, National needs NZ First to govern
New Zealanders may this week learn the formation of the Government that will lead the country for the next three years.
On November 3 the...
EasyVote packs are on their way
Most enrolled east Auckland voters should have received their EasyVote packs in the mail by the end of this week, according to the Electoral...
Major error impacts minor party’s candidates list
One of the minor political parties contesting this year's general election has made a major mistake while registering its candidates with the Electoral Commission.
New...
General election candidates and voting locations revealed
The list of candidates standing in east Auckland’s two electorates at this year’s general election has been publicly released.
Twelve candidates have put their names...
Candidates competing for party votes and seats in Parliament
With less than two months until this year's general election, Kiwis are being urged to enrol to vote so they can make their voices...
Trio sentenced in donations case
The three businessmen found guilty of charges relating to large donations made to the National Party have appeared in court to be sentenced.
Yikun Zhang...
SFO explains decision to charge in donations case
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is explaining its decision to lay criminal charges over political donations after achieving convictions against just three of the...
Crown closes its case in donations trial
The Crown has highlighted multiple statements made in late 2018 by former Botany MP Jami-Lee Ross as what it alleges is evidence of his...
Trips to China detailed in court trial
The details of trips to China by a New Zealand politician have been discussed in a trial relating to election donations.
Seven defendants including disgraced...
Political party donations trial begins
Seven people are defending charges in an Auckland High Court trial relating to alleged wrongdoing over large donations made to political parties.
Among the defendants...
Labour, Maori Party pick up 1 seat, Nats lose 2
2020 General Election official results
The Electoral Commission has declared the official results for the 2020 General Election and referendums.
National has two fewer seats and...
‘Election hygiene standards set to change permanently’
New safety measures and hygiene standards introduced for the 2020 general election are likely to set a model for future elections according to an...
Bumper number of voting places open this weekend
The Electoral Commission is urging people to take advantage of a big increase in advance voting places open this weekend to get out and...
Kang quiet on commission investigation
Wetex Kang, the Maori Party candidate standing in the Botany electorate in the General Election this month, is not commenting about allegations he offered...
