"We're going to be campaigning on more money in people's pockets as they struggle with the costs and burdens this Government has made worse, on transport and highways to actually get people where they need to go, and on safer families.". "The democratic fairness is absolutely crucial.

Share this. Jacinda Ardern said she had three options given by the Electoral Commission - retain the original date of September 19, move it four weeks to October 17 or move it to November 21.

He said his Government would hit the ground running on the day after the election - not mentioning coalition talks. detailed some of the changes Covid-19 will have on this year's election, Leaders' debate: Collins and Ardern, blow by blow.

Health Minister Chris Hipkins told TVNZ1's Q+A an election could run safely under Alert Level 2.

The Electoral Commission has also detailed some of the changes Covid-19 will have on this year's election, set for 17 October.

"Until then the Government will continue on getting things done.". Every election since 2011 has been held in September. New Zealand 2020 election timeline: What happens and when this election year. NZ election 2020. Photo: 123RF. Source: Getty. People who are voting should be able to have access to candidates, to policies, to be able to get that sort of scrutiny of those policies.". Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the general election will be held on September 19.

"There's no doubt that we have a role to point out where the Government hasn't delivered where they say they would.
"They could conduct an election safely with the entire country at Level 2, with all of the distancing required.

What you need to know straight to your inbox, You're all set to receive the Morning Briefing, 'Pain you've never felt before' - Chrissy Teigen reveals her third baby with John Legend has died, Body found in Waikato River confirmed as missing Hamilton man, President Trump 'must pay back' over $455 million in next four years, Man accused of escaping Auckland isolation hotel by climbing from fourth floor window remanded in custody, 'Pure cowardice' - TOP hits out at National's water policy, 'Toxic': Disturbing stories from behind the scenes at Weta Digital, Morning Briefing Oct 1: Trump and Biden scrap it out in fiery first debate. The 2020 election has been moved to October 17, the Prime Minister has announced. ACT leader David Seymour said his party would campaign to give Kiwis more control over their lives.

Ms Ardern said an election needed to be based on participation of voters and ability of electoral commission to ensure all groups can participate safely, the ability to have a fair election and "certainty, and ultimately the need for an election to be held in a timely way".

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Preliminary election results released progressively from 7pm. "I do not intend to change the election date again," Ms Ardern said. Libby Wilson/Stuff.

"Moving an election date… is a significant decision.". ", Today: Business committee meets this afternoon to agree a parliament timetable, September 13: Writ Day, nominations close 18 September, October 3: Advance voting begins, last day for return of the writ is 12 November, Jacinda Ardern made the announcement after days of uncertainty amid the Auckland Covid-19 outbreak. Several polling firms have conducted opinion polls during the term of the 52nd New Zealand Parliament in the lead up to the 2020 general election, which elects the 53rd Parliament. 5:30 pm on 26 May 2020.

The revealing of party lists by the Greens and ACT, National's reshuffle, and some candidate announcements from Labour and the Māori Party are further indications things are gearing up ahead of the election. New Zealand is in a 'shecession' – so where is the much-needed 'she-covery'? "I've always believed that announcing elections dates early is fair. It improves the opportunities for New Zealanders to take part in the democratic process and gives a greater degree of certainty to the political landscape," Ardern said. Green Party co-leader James Shaw welcomed the news of the election date. Once the seats in Parliament are filled - seats not taken by a candidate who won an electorate are filled from party lists - Parliament will be able to resume and the election cycle is over. "I've always believed that announcing elections dates early is fair.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the 2020 election date.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the election will be on September 19. New Zealand election 2020.

The last day for the return of the "writ" - the official election results - will be October 15. Election 2020: How much can you trust the polls? Election 2020: How is campaigning going four weeks out from polling day? Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook; Share via email ; Share on Reddit; Share on Linked In; The revealing of party lists by the Greens and ACT, National's reshuffle, and some candidate announcements from Labour and the Māori Party are further indications … NZ Election 2020: Google data reveals who, what Kiwis searched for during election debate . When asked about coalition talks holding things up Bridges said his party was "shooting to win". The 2020 election was originally due to take place on Saturday 19 September 2020, but due to a second "I will give Kiwis certainty in election year," Bridges said of his decision. Bridges said the country would see a "flurry of announcements" from Ardern ahead of the election but not much actually being done. "National has done the work and we have the experience to deliver on our promises to get things done," Bridges said. Elections in New Zealand always take place on a Saturday. "Common sense has prevailed," Mr Peters said. "Here in New Zealand we are all working as hard as we can to make sure that our new normal disrupts our lives as little as possible.".

23/09/2020. By Richard Shaw for The Conversation. "Knowing the date of the election gives New Zealanders plenty of time to think about the future they want for their kids and grandkids," Shaw said. Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand parliamentary rugby Refreshing the rules of Parliament A different kind of dissolution What happens to Parliament with a delayed 2020 general election date? National leader Simon Bridges said his team was ready to win and govern. There had been calls to delay the election due to the community-based Covid-19 outbreak in Auckland, which last week saw political parties halt their election campaigns.

"When it comes to the campaign, I've set out Labour's plan to give New Zealanders an election contest that is positive, factual and robust.

He expected to run a campaign that was a mix of positive messaging about what National would do if elected and criticisms of the Government.

"They'd run that over a period of several weeks so everybody had the opportunity to vote and so we didn't have huge long queues. People get that when it comes to KiwiBuild, light rail, and the end of poverty - which hasn't happened.". The Government expects the House will rise on August 6, nominations will close on August 20, and early voting will start on September 7.

The 52nd Parliament was elected on 23 September 2017 and dissolved on 6 September 2020.