In the critical 2023 General Election, a striking 78.4% of enrolled voters—encompassing a noteworthy 62,787 overseas and dictation votes—cast their ballots, reflecting a tangible pulse of political engagement amidst a slightly lower turnout compared to 2020. Unveil deeper insights into the dynamic voter behaviors, explore the robust advance voting data, and journey through the upcoming, vital by-election in Port Waikato, all while keenly awaiting the official results on 3rd November, which is set to rigorously recount votes and solidify the electoral outcomes. Dive into a comprehensive breakdown of all the key electoral moments, numbers, and their potential implications on the future political landscape.
| PARTY | PARTY VOTES | % VOTES | ELECTORATE SEATS | LIST SEATS | TOTAL SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Party | 875,234 | 38.99 | 45 | 5 | 50 |
| Labour Party | 602,816 | 26.85 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Green Party | 241,977 | 10.78 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| ACT New Zealand | 202,077 | 9.00 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| New Zealand First Party | 145,084 | 6.46 | – | 8 | 8 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 58,393 | 2.60 | 4 | – | 4 |
| The Opportunities Party (TOP) | 46,471 | 2.07 | – | – | – |
| New Zealand Loyal | 26,036 | 1.16 | – | – | – |
| NewZeal | 12,599 | 0.56 | – | – | – |
| Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party | 8,792 | 0.39 | – | – | – |
| Freedoms NZ | 6,982 | 0.31 | – | – | – |
| NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rock the Vote NZ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vision New Zealand | – | – | – | – | – |
| DemocracyNZ | 5,527 | 0.24 | – | – | – |
| Animal Justice Party | 3,902 | 0.17 | – | – | – |
| New Conservatives | 3,565 | 0.15 | – | – | – |
| Women’s Rights Party | 1,831 | 0.08 | – | – | – |
| Leighton Baker Party | 1,811 | 0.08 | – | – | – |
| New Nation Party | 1,283 | 0.05 | – | – | – |
| ———————————- | ————- | ——— | —————— | ———— | ————- |
| TOTAL | 2,244,380 | – | 71 | 50 | 121 |
