iSAYSO
It seeks recorded information relating to the verification, maintenance, audit, and oversight of the New Zealand electoral roll.
Date: 18 April 2026
1. INTRODUCTION
This request is made pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982.
It seeks recorded information relating to the verification, maintenance, audit, and oversight of the New Zealand electoral roll.
This request is directed to systems, processes, and controls, not individual electors.
2. SCOPE OF REQUEST
A. Identity Verification and Enrolment Controls
Please provide documents or records describing:
1. The processes used to verify the identity of individuals applying for enrolment
2. The forms of evidence accepted to confirm identity and eligibility
3. Any automated or manual validation systems used during enrolment
4. Any risk assessments relating to incorrect or fraudulent enrolments
B. Data Integrity and Duplicate Detection
Please provide:
1. Records describing systems used to detect and prevent duplicate enrolments
2. Any policies or technical documentation relating to data matching or validation
3. Reports or internal assessments identifying risks of duplication or error
4. Any documented instances of duplicate or incorrect enrolments identified in the past 5 years
C. Maintenance and Updating of the Electoral Roll
Please provide:
1. Documents outlining how enrolment records are updated and maintained
2. Sources of information used to update records
3. Any procedures for verifying address accuracy
4. Policies governing removal or correction of records
D. Audit and Assurance Processes
Please provide:
1. Details of any internal audits conducted on the electoral roll in the past 5 years
2. Details of any external audits or reviews, including those conducted by or involving the
Controller and Auditor-General
3. Copies of audit reports, summaries, or findings (redacted if necessary)
4. Any identified deficiencies, risks, or recommendations arising from such audits
E. Error Detection and Complaint Handling
Please provide:
1. Policies for handling complaints regarding incorrect enrolment
2. The number of complaints received in the past 5 years relating to:
• incorrect enrolment
• duplicate records
• identity concerns
3. Records of how such complaints were resolved
4. Any systemic issues identified through complaints
F. Oversight and Accountability
Please provide:
1. Documents identifying who is responsible for oversight of the electoral roll
2. Any reporting provided to Parliament or oversight bodies regarding roll integrity
3. Any internal or external performance measures relating to accuracy and integrity
4. Any independent review mechanisms available outside the Commission
3. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
• Please provide the information in electronic format
• If any part of this request is likely to be refused under section 18, please:
• identify the specific ground relied upon
• confirm whether the information is held
• provide any part of the information that can reasonably be released
• If the scope of this request requires refinement, assistance is requested under section 13 (duty to assist)
4. PURPOSE (FOR CONTEXT)
This request is made in the public interest to understand:
What systems, audit processes, and oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the electoral roll.
By:Tracy