Electoral Act 1993
Māori option
- Jurisdiction
- New Zealand
- Provision
- 76
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source1 A Māori who is eligible to be registered as an elector may choose to be registered as an elector of— a a Māori electoral district; or b a General electoral district. 2 The option under subsection (1) may be exercised by a person in accordance with section 77 . Section 76 : replaced , on 31 March 2023 , by section 6 of the Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Act 2022 (2022 No 62). Section 76(2) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 135 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).
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Electoral Act 1993 · legislation.govt.nz · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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