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Electoral Act 1993

Confirmation of change of name, address, or other particulars

Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Provision
94A
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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1 This section applies if the Electoral Commission , in accordance with this Act, amends, in relation to any person whose name appears on the roll, any of the following particulars: a the place of residence of the person, following a change of residence within an electoral district; or b the name of the person; or c any other particulars of a kind specified in section 83(2)(d), (g), or (h) . 2 The Electoral Commission must, not later than 14 days after the roll is amended, give to the person written notice of the amendment of the particulars on the roll. Section 94A : inserted , on 18 March 2002 , by section 28(1) of the Electoral Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 1). Section 94A(1) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 35 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 9). Section 94A(1)(c) : amended , on 25 March 2014 , by section 45 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2014 (2014 No 8). Section 94A(2) : amended , on 20 December 2025 , by section 34 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82). Section 94A(2) : amended , on 21 March 2017 , by section 35 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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