Electoral Commission adds 6,300 people to electoral roll

Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 4 Nov, 1:54pm

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The Electoral Commission has added approximately 6,300 people with residence class visas to the electoral roll. This follows a recent breakdown in processes that prevented this group from enrolling. Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne apologised for the error.

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1. RNZWed 4 Nov, 1:25pm

   'Disappointing': Electoral Commission fixes issues with voter enrollments (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 4 Nov, 1:54pm

   6300 people with residence visas added to electoral roll (opens in new tab)