Rēhitatia, tirohia, whakawhitia
Enrol, check or change
This year’s General Election will be held on Saturday 7 November 2026.
If you're Māori and enrolling for the first time, you can choose the Māori roll or the general roll. Your choice determines who you can vote for.
If you're already enrolled you can't change rolls until after the election.
He aha te Kōwhiringa Pōti Māori? What is the Māori Electoral Option?
If you’re Māori and enrolled to vote, 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.
He aha te pānga o tō kōwhiringa ki a koutou ko tō whānau? What does your choice mean for you and your whānau?
Your roll choice affects which candidates you can vote for and can influence Māori representation in Parliament, but does not affect your party vote.
He pārongo tomopai Information in accessible formats
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).
Ko tō pōti tuatahi? First-time voting?
Kua rēhita kē ki te pōti? Already registered to vote?
Ētehi atu kōrero – More info
Resources: Kōrero with your whānau
Download resources to help your whānau and community get ready to enrol and vote.
Find out moreHistory of the Māori Electoral Option
Since 2023, you can change rolls anytime, except in the three months before a general or local election.
Learn moreStatistics
We publish enrolment statistics every month showing how many people are currently enrolled to vote.
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