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The New Zealand Electoral Compendium
“The New Zealand Electoral Compendium,” published in 1997 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission reviews the 1996 general election results and electoral process. Furthermore, this compendium delves into the structure of the New Zealand parliamentary structure and provides a political glossary in order to educate New Zealanders on the recent election history and current political structure of their country.
Election Material
Ballot
New Zealand General Election Ballot 1996
Sample ballot for the General Election held in New Zealand on 12 October 1996. The main parties in the election were the National Party, the Labour Party, New Zealand First, and The Alliance.
Election Material
Ballot
New Zealand Local Restoration Poll Ballot 1996
Sample ballot from the 12 October 1996 poll held on the restoration of liquor licenses in New Zealand. The referendum was held in the districts of Eden, Grey Lynn, Roskill, and Tawa.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
New Zealand Electoral Amendment Act (N0.3) 1996
New Zealand Electoral Amendment Act (N0.3) 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
New Zealand Electoral Amendment Act (N0.2) 1996
New Zealand Electoral Amendment Act (N0.2) 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Broadcasting Amendment No. 53 - Analysis
Broadcasting Amendment No. 53 - Analysis
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Electoral Regulations 1996
The Electoral Regulations 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Reprinted Act: Electoral Law 1996
Reprinted Act: Electoral Law 1996
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Reprinted Act: Citizens initiated Referenda
Reprinted Act: Citizens initiated Referenda
Election Material
Civic Education Material
MMP explained in two ticks
“MMP Explained in 2 Ticks” is a page describing the basic principles of the Mixed Member Proportional system for voting for New Zealand’s members of Parliament. Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in 1996 prior to the October 12th 1996 general elections, this document, complete with cartoon illustrations, differentiates between the functions of the electorate and party votes each citizen now receives.