Enrol and vote in an election
Learn how to vote in a general election and how to enrol on the general roll or the Māori roll.
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Enrol to vote
You can vote in New Zealand elections if you’re eligible and enrolled (registered to vote).
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Choose between the Māori roll or general roll
If you’re of Māori descent, you can choose to be on the Māori roll or the general electoral roll.
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Vote in a general election or referendum
When you’re enrolled, you can vote in general elections, by-elections and referendums.
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Vote in a local election
Local elections are held every 3 years by postal vote and are run by local councils. You vote to decide who represents you on the local councils.
