170,000 young Kiwis yet to enrol amid fears of lowest-ever youth vote

Tuesday 29 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 30 Sep, 4:00am

In this story Chris Hipkins, Morning Report, Victoria University of Wellington, Electoral Commission

With just 61% of under 25s enrolled to vote, one expert says this would result in about 45% of 18-24-year-olds casting a vote in this year’s election.

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1. RNZTue 29 Sep, 6:00pm

   Electoral Commission wants number of youth enrolled to vote 'to be a lot higher' (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 30 Sep, 4:00am

   170,000 young Kiwis yet to enrol amid fears of lowest-ever youth vote (opens in new tab)