In this article
- Who can vote by telephone dictation voting?
- How do I vote by telephone dictation voting?
- Why do I have to register to vote by telephone dictation voting?
- What information do I need to provide to register for telephone dictation voting?
- When is the last chance I can register to vote by telephone dictation voting?
- What number do I call to register for telephone dictation voting?
- When can I vote by telephone dictation voting?
Who can vote by telephone dictation voting?
Voters who in New Zealand and who are overseas can vote using the telephone dictation service if they are blind, partially blind or have a physical disability which prevents them from marking their voting paper without assistance.
How do I vote by telephone dictation voting?
Eligible voters first need to register to vote by telephone dictation. To register you need to call the Telephone Dictation Voting service on 0800 028 028 from New Zealand or by calling +64 4 471 2000 if you are overseas (note international rates may apply).
You may be asked to select option 1 to register or option 2 to vote.
When registering you will be provided with a unique personal registration number, and you will need to select a secret question and provide the answer to it.
When you call back to vote you don't need to give your name. Just give the electoral official your personal registration number and the answer to your secret question. The electoral official won't know your identity.
A second official will confirm that your ballot paper has been marked according to your instructions.
Why do I have to register to vote by telephone dictation voting?
You need to register so we can confirm your eligibility to vote by telephone dictation voting. We also need to give you a personal registration number, so your vote is secret when you call back.
What information do I need to provide to register for telephone dictation voting?
You will need to confirm that you:
- Are blind
- are partially blind; or
- have a physical disability which prevents you from marking a ballot paper without assistance
You will also need to confirm that you are located in New Zealand or overseas. If you are located overseas you need to also confirm that you are eligible to vote from overseas. For more information, please review view the criteria outlined here.
Once you have confirmed you are eligible to use the service and vote, you will need to give your name, date of birth, address and telephone number so the electoral official can check if you're on the electoral roll and complete a declaration for a special vote on your behalf.
Providing this information when you register means you don't have to give your identity when you call back to vote.
When is the last chance I can register to vote by telephone dictation voting?
You must be registered to vote by telephone dictation by noon (NZ Time) on Saturday, 14 October which is election day.
What number do I call to register for telephone dictation voting?
Please call 0800 028 028 from New Zealand or +64 4 4712000 if calling from overseas. Please note international rates may apply.
When can I vote by telephone dictation voting?
Registration opened on Monday 16 September and will close at noon on election day. Voting will open on Wednesday 27 September, 2 ½ weeks before election day and will close at 7pm (NZ Time) on election.
The Dictation Service will be open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm (NZ Time).