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More about MMP
Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand prior to the October 12th, 1996 general elections, “More about MMP” provides a summary of basic facts regarding the Mixed Member Proportional way of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Recent electoral law changes, common questions and their answers, and other information regarding the new MMP system are included in order to better educate the New Zealand public.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Your Quick Guide to MMP
“Your Quick Guide to MMP” is a brief, illustrated brochure summarizing the difference between the party vote and the electorate vote that each New Zealand citizen is entitled to under the new Mixed Member Proportional system of electing New Zealand’s parliament. Also provided are frequently asked questions and answers as well as contact information for further questions about the new MMP system.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Election
“Your Guide to Voting in the 1996 General Elections” was published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996 in preparation for the October 12th, 1999 general elections. This booklet provides voter enrollment information, voting procedures, maps of electorates, a complete listing of polling stations, and common questions and answers. The voting instructions are provided in English, Chinese, Tongan, Korean, Maori, Cook Island Maori, Samoan, Tokelauan, and Niuean. A party list and a sample ballot are also provided in this booklet.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Instructions for special voting
Published by Elections, New Zealand in 1996, “Instructions for Special Voting” provides detailed step-by-step instructions on special voting. Included are ballot samples, labeled directions, and directions and general voter information in order to assure that those in need of special voting have the same access to the right to vote as those who do not.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Electoral Amendment Act (No 2) 1995 061 - An Act to Amend The Electoral Act 1993
Electoral Amendment Act (No 2) 1995 061 - An Act to Amend The Electoral Act 1993
Publication
Report/Paper
Pre-Election Technical Assistance Mission, Chad, 1 - 24 November 1995
This report summarizes the pre-election technical assistance provided by IFES in Chad prior to elections in 1996. The report summarizes the on-the-spot assistance provided by IFES, the development of an electoral calendar and efforts devoted to voter registration. The report also includes a list of problems with the planned elections ranging from political and institutional problems to questions about security. The report concludes with recommendations for elections in Chad. Included with the report are several documents concerning electoral law, regulations and the constitution of Chad.
November 30, 1995
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
1995 / 227 - The Citizens initiated Referenda Regulations 1995
1995 / 227 - The Citizens initiated Referenda Regulations 1995
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Report/Paper
Chad Pre-Election Assessment Report: Multi-Donor Support Program for the Electoral Process
This report summarizes IFES observations from Chad in 1994. At the time, the Chadian government reached out to the international community for help in democratizing the nation. This report documents the transitional period to democracy, analyzes the political situation and provides political indicators gauging the Independent National Electoral Commission, political parties, civic education and civil service. The report concludes with recommendations for democratization in Chad.
November 16, 1994
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
The Electoral Regulations 1993, Amendment No 3
The Electoral Regulations 1993, Amendment No 3
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
1993 / 391 - The Citizens initiated Referenda (Fees) Regulations
1993 / 391 - The Citizens initiated Referenda (Fees) Regulations