Change to party name
The Electoral Commission has approved an application to register a new party name for The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand (previously The Greens, The Green Party of Aotearoa/New Zealand).
More financial statements published
The second tranche of financial statements from registered political parties has been published by the Electoral Commission.
Referral to Police
A referral has been made to Police on 4 October 2024 relating to Te Pāti Māori’s failure to file annual financial statements with the Electoral Commission.
Application to Vary Political Party Name
The Electoral Commission is considering an application made under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to change the name…
New Zealand Loyal no longer registered
The registration of New Zealand Loyal and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.
Party financial statements published
Registered political parties have started filing annual financial statements with the Electoral Commission for publication.
Referral to Police
The Electoral Commission has referred Darleen Tana MP and the publishers of Verve Magazine to Police over an alleged failure to include a promoter statement in an election advertisement published in May 2023.
Candidate returns - referral to Police
The Electoral Commission has referred David MacLeod MP to Police over a failure to report $178,394 of candidate donations.
Leighton Baker Party no longer registered
The registration of the Leighton Baker Party and its logo has been cancelled at the party’s request.