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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.

December 31, 1995

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.

December 31, 1995

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.

December 31, 1995