Election Day 2008

The last YouTube debate has screened, and all advertising material must be pulled down by the end of tomorrow in preparation for election day on Saturday. Have you made your decision? Experts estimate that one in four voters are undecided at this stage, so read up on the political parties New Zealand has to offer online and make sure you are informed before making your big decision.

Wondering where to vote

? Find your local polling office – there should be one pretty close by in your area. Voting opens on Saturday morning at 9.00am, and finishes at 7.00pm. If you can’t make it to a polling place on Saturday you have until tomorrow to place your vote in advance.

Voting is faster and even easier this year with your EasyVote card, which you will have received in the mail sometime during the last few weeks. It has all of your particulars on it (name, electorate, etc), and makes the voting process smooth and stress free. If you have misplaced yours don’t worry, you can still vote by producing your ID like you would have for the 2005 election.

Read up on NZ Elections to make sure you’re aware of how the process works on Saturday, and make a decision in support of your political allegiance.