Justice Minister calls Deputy PM's comments on voters unhelpful

Friday 25 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 25 Jul 2025, 3:17pm

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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith described Deputy Prime Minister Nicolaay Seymour's comments about late enrollemnt voters as unhelpful. This comes as the government moves to end same-day enrolments, a change officials warn could reduce voter turnout and confidence in the electoral system.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 25 Jul 2025, 1:02pm

   Seymour's 'dropkick' voters comment unhelpful: minister (opens in new tab)

   • Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences (opens in new tab) Fri 25 Jul 2025, 3:17pm
2. Stuff via RNZFri 25 Jul 2025, 2:48pm

   The Government’s electoral law changes could have ‘significant’ impact on turnout (opens in new tab)