Every vote is a
shape you leave
on the country.

KnowYourVoteNZ is a platform for young, first-time voters to gain insights on different parties and how to vote — it is independent, with no hype and no endorsements, just clear facts.

Meet the parties How to vote

120

seats in Parliament

votes on your ballot

years old to vote

party vote threshold

Next general electionSaturday 7 November 2026Enrol by 25 October · advance voting from 26 October

(a) Party guides

Who stands for what

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ACT

Leader · David Seymour

A classical-liberal party that favours lower taxes, smaller government and more individual choice.

Lower taxes and leaner public spendingLess regulation for businesses and farmers

Green Party

Leaders · Marama Davidson & Chlöe Swarbrick

A left-leaning party whose core concerns are climate change, environmental protection and reducing inequality.

Bold action on climate change and natureReducing poverty and inequality

Labour

Leader · Chris Hipkins

A centre-left party focused on strong public services, workers' rights and reducing inequality.

Investment in health, schools and public transportFair pay and protections for workers

All parties are shown in alphabetical order with identical styling — we never rank or endorse.

(b) Voting explainer

How your two votes work

The electorate vote

Pick the local candidate you want to represent your area in Parliament — your electorate MP.

The party vote

Choose a party — this is the one that mostly decides how the 120 seats of Parliament are shared out.

Why vote

Turnout is lowest among first-timers. Your cohort shapes what gets funded.

What it means

MMP turns a party's share of the vote into a share of the 120 seats.

Aotearoa's story

NZ was the first country to give women the vote, in 1893 — read the full history.

Values quiz

Not sure who your values match?

Answer ten everyday questions about how you think the country should be run, and see which parties your views sit closest to.

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