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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.
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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
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
Ballot
Taiwan Presidential Ballot 1996
Ballot used for Presidential elections held in Taiwan on 23 March 1996. Voters were allowed to select one list for President and Vice-President in the election. The main candidates were LEE Teng-hui (column 2) and PENG Ming-min (column 3).
Election Material
Civic Education Material
MMP explained in two ticks
“MMP Explained in 2 Ticks” is a page describing the basic principles of the Mixed Member Proportional system for voting for New Zealand’s members of Parliament. Produced by the Electoral Commission of New Zealand in 1996 prior to the October 12th 1996 general elections, this document, complete with cartoon illustrations, differentiates between the functions of the electorate and party votes each citizen now receives.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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
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.