Electoral Commission defends shift away from door-knocking for voter enrolment

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 22 Oct, 10:00am

In this story Labour Party, Chris Hipkins, TVNZ, Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission has responded to concerns regarding low youth enrolment by stating it has not used door-knocking since 2015. Instead, the commission is using targeted outreach and increased advertising. Labour leader Chris Hipkins expressed worry that these measures may not be sufficient ahead of the 2026 election enrolment deadline.

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1. The PostWed 21 Oct, 2:03pm

   Electoral Commission defends end to door‑knocking as youth enrolment lags (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 22 Oct, 10:00am

   Election 2026: Inside New Zealand’s voter enrolment crisis and why Labour is so worried (opens in new tab)Premium