Rēhitatia, tirohia, whakawhitia
Enrol, check or change
This year’s General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November 2026.
If you're Māori, you can choose to be on either the Māori roll or the general roll.
Your choice determines who you can vote for.
He aha te Kōwhiringa Pōti Māori?
If you’re Māori, you have the mana to choose which roll you’re on: Māori or general. Learn about each roll to see which one works best for you and your whānau.
What is the Option?He aha te pānga o tō kōwhiringa ki a koutou ko tō whānau?
Your roll choice affects which candidates you can vote for and can influence the number of Māori and general seats in Parliament, but does not affect your party vote.
What does your choice mean?Ko tō pōti tuatahi?
To vote in this year's General Election, you need to be enrolled. It only takes a few minutes. If you're Māori, you choose between the Māori roll and the general roll.
Enrol to voteKua rēhita kē ki te pōti?
Already enrolled to vote? Check which roll you're on. You have until 6 August 2026 to make a change, otherwise you'll stay on your current roll for this election.
Check or change rollsHe pārongo tomopai
Resources about the Māori Electoral Option are available in a range of formats, including large print, audio, Easy Read, Braille and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
Accessible formatsĒtehi atu kōrero
Download resources to help your whānau and community get ready to enrol and vote.
Get resourcesNeed help?
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