11/10/2023
If you know anyone who has become an NZ resident within the last two years, you may wish to pass this on to them.
The definition of permanent resident for voting purposes is different than it is for immigration purposes. Many resident visa holders in Aotearoa are eligible to vote even though not yet a “permanent resident” by immigration standards.
There are potentially tens of thousands of eligible voters who will not have voted because they believed only permanent resident visa holders could do so. The majority of 2021 Resident visa principal applicants will be eligible if still living in New Zealand. Make sure every vote is counted!