The new online enrolment services were officially launched today by the Associate Minister of Justice Margaret Wilson and the Minister for Information Technology Paul Swain. Eligible electors can now do this at any time of the day or night, without having to leave their home or office. Eligible electors simply need to click on the 'enrol online' button at the site's home page and follow some simple steps to fill in their enrolment details. Alternatively, EEC will send a pre-printed personalised enrolment form for them to check, sign and send back.
Electors can also update their enrolment details online at the site.
Ms Wilson said the new services will be particularly useful for eligible electors living in remote areas or overseas, as well as those who have disabilities. We also hope the new services will encourage more young people to enrol. The new services were developed by Wellington based software company, Datacom Systems Limited and are considered to be a world first. While other electoral websites allow electors to check their enrolment status or details, no other site allows people to enrol or update their details online. The site is also an excellent example of how technology can be used to make it easier for New Zealanders to access government services online.