How to enrol

To vote in this year’s local elections, you must be enrolled to vote.

To get enrolled, head here(external link).  

If you voted in previous local or parliamentary elections, you should still be enrolled; but If you have moved recently, you may need to update your details. 

If you’re not sure if you’re enrolled or your details have changed, check or update your details online(external link), or call 0800 36 76 56. 

To enrol you must verify your identity and will need one of the following documents: 

  • New Zealand driver licence
  • New Zealand passport
  • Your RealMe verified identity 

If you are not able to enrol online, there are other ways to enrol or to update your details. Go to other ways to enrol for more information.(external link) 

It's important to enrol by 1 August to ensure you take part in the elections.