And the number of advanced voting booths will also be significantly bolstered, in preparation for what is expected to be the highest level of advanced voting in New Zealand's history. There will be 750 advanced voting locations open when voting starts on September 5 – almost double the number open during the same period in 2017. That same year, there were 2378 voting booths open on election day – this year it will be 2500. But, although there is no community transmission of Covid-19 in New Zealand, she said there will be no voting booths at supermarkets this year. In addition to a normal general election, New Zealanders will be voting in two referendums: Euthanasia and the Legalisation of cannabis.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 27, 2020 02:48 UTC