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It's your Vote
Published in 1998 by the New Zealand Electoral Commission “It’s Your Vote” details basic voter information for New Zealand citizens. Written in preparation for the November 27th, 1999 general elections, information such as voter registration, regulations, and eligibility is provided in addition to an outline of the New Zealand voting structure and Election Day procedures.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Compulsory Retirement Savings Scheme Referendum
Compulsory Retirement Savings Scheme Referendum
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guidebook to Parliament for the Community
“Guidebook to Parliament for the Community” is an Asia Pacific Economic News LTD publication from 1997 outlining basic the governmental structure of New Zealand. This guidebook also provides information regarding civic education and participation in elections, parliamentary structure and members, and several other topics intended to better inform New Zealand citizens of their government and its policies and relationships with citizens and other countries.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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
Belarus Referendum Ballot 1996
Ballot used for the seven-question referendum held in Belarus on 24 November 1996. The first four questions in the referendum were proposed by President Alexander Lukashenko, and the final three were proposed by the Supreme Court. The voters voted on the following:
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
-Whether Independence Day should be moved to 3 July, to commemorate the liberation of Belarus
-Approval of the constitutional amendments proposed by President Lukashenko
-Approval of the free sale of land
-Abolition of the death penalty
-Approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by the Supreme Soviet
-Direct elections to local bodies
-Should all state expenses be part of the national budget.
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