About The Electoral Commission, New Zealand

About company

The Electoral Commission is a New Zealand-based independent Crown entity responsible for the administration of parliamentary elections and referenda, the allocation of time and money for the broadcast of election programs, conduct of the Māori Electoral Option, servicing the work of the Representation Commission, the provision of advice, reports, and public education on electoral matters, and electoral enrolment services for both parliamentary and local elections. The amalgamation of the three former electoral agencies was implemented in two phases to minimize disruption to the delivery of electoral services to New Zealanders, including delivery of the 2011 General Election and Referendum. The Electoral Commission was founded in 1852 and is based in Wellington, Wellington.