New Zealand
Description of Electoral System:
(courtesy of IFES election guide)
The monarchy is hereditary. In the House of Representatives, 69 members are elected by popular vote to serve a 3-year term and 51 members are chosen by party list.
Electoral Systems Snapshot
(Courtesy of International IDEA)
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| Electoral System for Natural Legislature | MMP |
| Type | Mixed |
| Tiers | 2 |
| Legislature Size (Directly elected, voting members) | , 120 |
| Electoral System for President | - |
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Elections in New Zealand
(courtesy of wikipedia)
DID YOU KNOW?
New Zealand was the first place in the world to allow women to vote in 1893.
New Zealand general elections occur when the Prime Minister requests a dissolution of Parliament and therefore a general election. Theoretically, this can happen at any time, although a convention exists whereby Prime Ministers do not call elections unless they have no reasonable alternative.
Elections always take place on a Saturday, so as to minimise
work-commitments inhibiting people from voting.
The voting process uses printed voting ballots, with voters marking their choices with an ink pen provided for their use. The voter then places the voting paper in a sealed ballot box. Voters can alternatively cast "special votes" if genuinely unable to attend a regular polling place (for example, if they have travelled overseas, or have impaired mobility).
New Zealand: Constitution (1986)
New Zealand: Enrolling - Frequently Asked Questions
