35043 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice

35043 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister of Justice: What agencies provide information to the Electoral Commission for data-matching purposes?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The Electoral Commission has confirmed that they have received data from NZTA and DIA under section 263B of the Act for data matching purposes ahead of the General Election. I am advised that under sections 263A and 263B of the Electoral Act 1993, the Electoral Commission can receive information for data matching purposes from: • Immigration New Zealand and Electoral Commission Unqualified Voters Programme • Department of Internal Affairs (Citizenship and Passports) and Electoral Commission Unenrolled Voters Programme • Ministry of Social Development (Benefits and Student Loans) and Electoral Commission Unenrolled Voters Programme • New Zealand Transport Authority (Driver Licence and Vehicle Registration) and Electoral Commission Unenrolled Voters Programme