How is this election different from last time?

12 Oct 2026

Now You Know, season two, episode 61.

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You might be feeling pretty confident that you know exactly how voting works, but this election things are going to run a little differently.

This election isn't going to be like the last one, because last year the government passed the Electoral Amendment Act 2025. At this election, unlike last election and the election before that, you will not be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

In 2023, 450,000 people enrolled during the 12-day voting period. This year, if you try to do that, your vote will not be counted. You must be enrolled by midnight October 25 to have your say.

Directed, filmed and edited by Isaiah Tour.
Written and presented by Robbie Nicol and Lyric Waiwiri-Smith.
Made with the support of NZ On Air.

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