2011 General Election and Referendum

This year's General Election and Referendum occur on Saturday 26 November.

This RNZFB election hub includes information about how to vote, brochures about the Election and Referendum in accessible formats, and information about the political parties' disability policies.

Voting and how to get assistance

2011 General Election: The political parties

2011 Referendum on the Voting System

Election news

12 December 2011: New Zealand's first deaf MP leads the way for others with disabilities

23 November 2011:  Disability policy announcements from Labour and the Green Party

21 November 2011:  Further policy statements from political parties

15 November 2011:  Disability policy statements from political parties

14 November 2011: Election questions on party policies from Radio New Zealand

28 October 2011: 'Show us your disability policies' pre-election meeting in Auckland

Latest member news

  • The Miracle Worker fundraising performances

    From Tuesday 19 June to Saturday 23 June, in association with the Howick Lions Club, Howick College will be staging six performances of ‘The Miracle Worker’ at the Howick College Theatre. Proceeds from the performances will be donated to the RNZFB and Deafblind New Zealand. 21 May 2012

  • SEED leadership application deadline extended

    Don't miss your chance to develop your leadership skills! The RNZFB is looking for existing and emerging leaders within the blindness community to take part in our SEED Leadership programme. Apply by 28 May 2012. 02 May 2012

  • Jersey Boys audio described performance

    THE EDGE Centre for Performing Arts in Auckland will present an Audio Described performance of Jersey Boys on 3 June 2012. To book, phone 09 357 3354 or email groups@the-edge.co.nz 15 May 2012

  • Children's book to benefit blind people

    A special children’s picture book, Colour the Stars, is a poignant and uplifting story about two children which explores the question ‘How do you describe a colour to someone who can’t see?’. 09 May 2012