2026 General Election Delivering the election

Access 2026

Access 2026 is the Electoral Commission’s accessibility action plan for the 2026 General Election. It lists the accessible services available to support Deaf and disabled people, tāngata Turi, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and their whānau, carers and communities to take part in the 2026 General Election. 

Access 2026

Enrolment Strategy

The Enrolment Strategy outlines how enrolment has changed for the 2026 General Election, and how we will ensure that New Zealanders will have enrolled or updated their details by midnight 25 October, so they are ready to vote.

Enrolment Strategy (PDF, 568KB)

Service Plan

The Service Plan sets out how we will deliver the general election. It covers the key election milestones, voter information and services, and post-election activities to declare a result. It outlines the measures in place to achieve a high standard of service for voters, parties and candidates. 

Service Plan (PDF, 11MB)