Have your say
Have your say about an issue that affects you. Make your submission to a select committee, start a petition, or contact an MP.
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Contact an MP
MPs are your representatives in Parliament. You can contact them at Parliament or at their out-of-Parliament or electorate offices.
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Start a petition
Anyone can petition Parliament for changes to a policy, law, or issue. Before you start your petition to Parliament make sure you've read this section first.
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Complaining about regulations: what you need to know
Regulations are legal rules made under authority delegated from Parliament. Regulations can also be referred to as delegated legislation. If you are concerned about the operation of a regulation, you can complain to the Regulations Review Committee, a specialist committee of Parliament that examines regulations.
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Seek a referendum
Anyone can start a nationwide referendum. Read this information to understand what's involved with seeking a referendum.
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Vote in Elections
New Zealanders and permanent residents aged 18 and over can vote in a general election. Each voter has two votes to cast - a party vote and an electorate vote. This is how New Zealanders choose who represents them in Parliament. This electoral system is called mixed-member proportional representation or MMP.
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Become an MP
Are you are thinking about standing for Parliament? Take the first step and find out more on the Electoral Commission website.