NUESTRA VOZ - Let’s vote!

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Posted 12 October, 2023

Las elecciones generales en Nueva Zelanda ya empezaron y aún no es tarde para inscribirte y participar en este proceso democrático, para así decidir quiénes serán los mejores representantes para el país en el próximo periodo.

El proceso comenzó el pasado 2 de octubre y culmina el 14 de octubre, día en que los lugares de votación estarán abiertos desde las 9:00 hasta las 17:00 horas.

¿Quiénes pueden votar?

En estas elecciones, el derecho a voto no está limitado únicamente a los ciudadanos; también pueden participar aquellos con residencia permanente e incluso quienes recibieron la 2021 Resident Visa. Para ello, deben cumplir con los siguientes requisitos:

  • Ser mayor de 18 años
  • Ser ciudadano o residente permanente
  • Haber vivido en Nueva Zelanda por 12 meses o más, de forma ininterrumpida en algún momento de tu vida.

Para fines electorales, se considera como residente permanente vivir legalmente en Nueva Zelanda y no tener una fecha determinada para dejar el país, incluyendo a quienes tienen visa de residente.

¿Cómo me inscribo?

El proceso de inscripción es muy sencillo y puede realizarse online en vote.nz. Necesitarás los datos de tu licencia de conducir de Nueva Zelanda, pasaporte de Nueva Zelanda o la identidad verificada de RealMe. Una vez inscrito, podrás acercarte a los locales de votación y sufragar por quien consideres sería la mejor representación en el Parlamento.

Si deseas que tus datos personales sean resguardados, se puede solicitar que sea incluido en el padrón electoral, pero sin publicar.

¿Cómo votar?

Si no estás inscrito para votar cuando vayas a la locación electoral, puedes registrarte en el mismo lugar, incluso hasta el mismo día de la elección.

En estas elecciones recibirás dos votos: uno del partido político y otro del candidato local del área donde perteneces. Puedes votar por ambos o elegir una de las dos opciones, eso sólo queda a tu criterio. Recuerda que sólo puedes elegir un partido y un candidato.

Los partidos son:

  • ACT New Zealand
  • Animal Justice Party
  • Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
  • DemocracyNZ
  • Freedoms NZ
  • Green Party
  • Labour Party
  • Leighton Baker Party
  • National Party
  • New Conservatives
  • New Nation Party
  • NewZeal
  • New Zealand First Party
  • New Zealand Loyal
  • Te Pāti Māori
  • The Opportunities Party (TOP)
  • Women’s Rights Party

Los candidatos por Southland son:

  1. Logan Evans, New Zealand Loyal
  2. Anntwinette Grumball, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party
  3. Dave Kennedy, Green Party
  4. Naomi Maclean, Vision New Zealand
  5. Simon McCallum, Labour Party
  6. Joseph Mooney, National Party
  7. Todd Stephenson, ACT New Zealand

Si cometes un error, puedes pedir otro voto y el equivocado quedará inválido. Los resultados oficiales serán liberados tres semanas después del día de elección.

Infórmate lo mejor que puedas sobre cada partido y representantes, antes de votar. No perdamos la oportunidad de participar en estas elecciones, ya que es una forma de que nuestras voces sean escuchadas y seamos parte de las decisiones que nos benefician a todos los que vivimos en este país.

Para más información ingresa a vote.nz

 

 

English translation

 

The general elections in New Zealand were underway and it is not too late to register and participate in this democratic process, to decide who will be the best representatives for the country in the next period.

The process began last October 2nd and culminates on October 14th, the day on which voting places will be open from 9:00 to 17:00 hours.

Who can vote?

In these elections, the right to vote is not limited solely to citizens;
Those with permanent residency can also participate and even receive the 2021 Resident Visa. To do so, you must comply with the following requirements:

• Be over 18 years old
• Being a citizen or permanent resident
• Have lived in New Zealand for 12 months or more, uninterruptedly at some point in your life.

For electoral purposes, a permanent resident is considered to be living legally in New Zealand and not having a certain lock to leave the country, including those who have a resident visa.

How do I sign up?

The registration process is very simple and can be carried out online at vote.nz. You will need the details of your New Zealand driving license, New Zealand passport or verified RealMe identity. Once registered, you can approach the voting locations and vote for those who you consider would be the best representation in Parliament.

If you want your personal data to be protected, you can request that it be included in the electoral standard, but without publishing.

How to vote?

If you are not registered to vote when you go to the electoral location, you can register in the same place, even until the same day of the election.

In these elections you will receive the votes: one from the political party and another from the local candidate in the area where you belong. You can vote for both or choose one of the options, and it's only up to you. Remember that you can only elect one party and one candidate.

The parties are:

  • ACT New Zealand
  • Animal Justice Party
  • Aotearoa Legalize Cannabis Party
  • DemocracyNZ
  • Freedoms NZ
  • Green Party
  • Labor Party
  • Leighton Baker Party
  • National Party
  • New Conservatives
  • New Nation Party
  • NewZeal
  • New Zealand First Party
  • New Zealand Loyal
  • Te Pāti Māori
  • The Opportunities Party (TOP)
  • Women's Rights Party

The candidates for Southland are:

1. Logan Evans, New Zealand Loyal
2. Anntwinette Grumball, Aotearoa Legalize Cannabis Party
3. Dave Kennedy, Green Party
4. Naomi Maclean, Vision New Zealand
5. Simon McCallum, Labor Party
6. Joseph Mooney, National Party
7. Todd Stephenson, ACT New Zealand

If you make a mistake, you can ask for another vote and the mistake will become invalid. Official results will be released three weeks after election day.

Inform the best you can about each party and representatives, before voting. We did not miss the opportunity to participate in these elections, as this is a way that our voices are heard and we are part of the decisions that benefit us all who live in this country.

For more information go to vote.nz


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