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Electoral Act 1993

Registration of electors - Qualification of electors

76: Māori option

You could also call this:

"Choosing which electoral district to vote in if you're Māori"

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You can choose to be registered as an elector of a Māori electoral district or a General electoral district if you are Māori and eligible to vote. You have this choice because of your Māori heritage. You can exercise this option in accordance with section 77.

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Part 5Registration of electors
Qualification of electors

76Māori option

  1. A Māori who is eligible to be registered as an elector may choose to be registered as an elector of—

  2. a Māori electoral district; or
    1. a General electoral district.

      1. The option under subsection (1) may be exercised by a person in accordance with section 77.

      Notes
      • Section 76: replaced, on , by section 6 of the Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Act 2022 (2022 No 62).
      • Section 76(2): amended, on , by section 135 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 82).