Voting in advance of polling day

During the advance polling period for an election in any district, an advance voter may— a be issued with— i an ordinary ballot paper for the election under section 167 if the rolls can be marked (either manually or by electronic means) to indicate the person has applied to vote; or ii special vote ballot papers under section 172 in any other case; and b vote at the election. Section 171A : inserted , on 20 December 2025 , by section 40 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).