Overseas voting has begun in the Tamaki Makaurau By-Election and early voting will begin on August 25th 2025.
Below is the information on how to vote in person or from overseas.
Voting in a By-Election
A by-election is held to fill a vacancy when a member of Parliament who represents an electorate leaves their role. There is no party vote.
In a by-election, you vote for the candidate you want to represent your electorate in Parliament.
To be eligible to vote, you must be enrolled in the Tamaki Makaurau electorate.
What you need to know:
If you’re enrolled, you’ll get a voting information pack in the mail. The pack tells you:
- how to vote
- who the candidates are
- when you can vote
- where to find voting places near you.
You’ll also get an EasyVote card that makes voting quicker.
Voting from Overseas
The Electoral Commission don’t automatically send voting papers to overseas voters, so get your voting paper by:
- downloading one online
- voting in person at an overseas voting place.
Voting papers are available from about 2 weeks before election day. When a by-election is on, check the Electoral Commission website for the details you need to get a voting paper and return it to them.
Voting in Person
If you’re enrolled, you can just turn up and vote. Remember to take your EasyVote card. If you haven’t got a card or forget it, you can still vote. You don’t need to take ID.
Voting in a by-election is like voting in a general election. When you get to a voting place, someone will be there to guide you.
Someone will find your name on the printed electoral roll and give you a voting paper. If your name isn’t on the roll, you might need to fill out some forms so you can vote.
You take your voting paper to a voting booth. Your voting paper will have a list of candidates. You tick the circle next to the candidate you want to represent you, fold your paper in half, and put it into a voting box.
