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Electoral Act 1993

Appointment of scrutineers

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
154A
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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1 A person may be appointed as a scrutineer under section 160 , 172 , 174F , 175 , or 183 , or any regulations made under this Act, if that person is not— a a member of Parliament; or b a candidate. 2 Before acting, a scrutineer must declare that they will comply with section 203 . 3 The declaration must— a be in a form that the Electoral Commission has approved; and b be witnessed as specified in the form. Section 154A : inserted , on 20 December 2025 , by section 106 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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