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When, if at all, did the Minister discuss the future viability of postal voting for local elections with the Minister of Transport or officials responsible for New Zealand Post's deed of service, and what was the outcome of those discussions?

Answered Question 29890 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • When, if at all, did the Minister discuss the future viability of postal voting for local elections with the Minister of Transport or officials responsible for New Zealand Post's deed of service, and what was the outcome of those discussions?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

As Minister of Local Government, I have not been involved in any discussion on the future viability of postal voting for local elections with the Minister of Transport or officials responsible for New Zealand Post’s deed of service. My officials have been in contact with NZ Post and MBIE officials who administer NZ Post’s deed of service.