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Electoral Act 1993

Parties with certain names not to be registered

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
65
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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The Electoral Commission shall refuse an application for the registration of a political party if, in its opinion, the name of the party or any proposed abbreviation— a is indecent or offensive; or b is excessively long; or c is likely to cause confusion or mislead electors; or d contains any reference to a title or honour or similar form of identification.

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

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