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Electoral Act 1993

Elector who cannot be contacted to be included on dormant roll

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
89G
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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1 This section applies if— a an inquiry under section 89D in relation to an elector cannot be delivered (whether by post, courier, or otherwise) to the elector at the elector's address on the roll; or b at any other time, the elector cannot be contacted at the elector’s address on the roll. 2 If this section applies, the Electoral Commission must— a make any inquiry as to the whereabouts of the elector that the Electoral Commission thinks fit ; and b if the Electoral Commission is unable to contact the elector, remove the name of the elector from the roll and include the name on the dormant roll maintained under section 109 . Section 89G : inserted , on 25 March 2014 , by section 22 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2014 (2014 No 8). Section 89G heading : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 33(1) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 89G(1)(a) : replaced , on 20 December 2025 , by section 33(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 89G(2) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 34(2) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9). Section 89G(2)(a) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 34(3) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9). Section 89G(2)(b) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 33(3) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 89G(2)(b) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 34(4) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9).

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Electoral Act 1993 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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