For the 2023 General Election, there will be New Zealand Sign Language interpreters available at three voting places. The voting places are in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Auckland
Auckland Deaf Society
16 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042
4 October between 11am and 1pm
6 October between 4pm and 7pm
Wellington
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
72 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022
Election Day, 14 October between 9am-7pm
Christchurch
Deaf Society of Canterbury
80 Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
13 October between 5pm and 7:30pm
You can bring a support person with you to vote. You can get help from a friend, family or an electoral official.
Information on enrolling and voting is available in NZSL including how to enrol, what to expect in a voting place, how to cast a vote, what to do if you need assistance to vote or if you cannot attend a voting place.