Ready for the general election?

The next General Election in Aotearoa New Zealand is on Saturday the 7th of November, 2026.

Voting is important as it determines which people and parties will represent us in Parliament over the next years, and their decisions shape our communities and lives.

Key dates for this year’s election

25th October

To vote in a general election you need to be enrolled by midnight, 13 days before Election day. For the 2026 General Election, this means you can’t enrol or update your details after midnight, Sunday 25th October 2026.

26th October

Advance voting starts 12 days before Election day.

7th November

Election day. Voters can vote at a voting place from 9am-7pm on Election day. The doors close at 7pm – anyone inside the voting place at 7pm is allowed to complete their vote.

Have you enrolled to vote yet?

Make sure to check that you’re enrolled to vote, and don’t leave it too late! You can enrol and check your details here to make sure they are up to date.

You can find information on the different ways you can vote here.

How do I decide who to vote for?

There are a variety of tools available to help voters understand their political leanings, and which candidates or parties most closely align with their values.

On the Fence and Which Party both have quizzes you can take to find out how closely different political parties align with your beliefs and values.

Political Compass: This test allows you to understand where your beliefs and values lie from Left to Right, and from Authoritarian to Libertarian. The graph showing where NZ political parties lay in the 2023 General Election can be found here:.

NZ Political Parties 2026 — Policy Profiles | Policy Navigator: Learn about each major party’s positions and policy focus areas.

InsideOUT has also created a guide to help you understand different parties’ stances on kaupapa relating to the rainbow community since the 2020 General Election.