Together we count! Info Night | Enrol to Vote Māngere East

Together We Count!
Want to be ready to vote in the 2026 General Election? Or keen to help your whānau, friends and neighbours get enrolled and ready too?
Come along, have some kai, and let’s get election-ready together.
We can help you:
*Check if you’re ready to vote
*Enrol or update your details
*Learn what happens when you go to vote
*Understand how MMP works — including your two votes
*Get the confidence to cast your vote when advance voting opens
Find out how you can help other people get enrolled and ready to vote
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026
drop-in anytime between 5-8pm
Māngere East Community Centre
*Never voted before? No worries. We’ll talk you through the process so there are no surprises when you head to a voting place.
And if you’re already super keen to get people enrolled in your community, come along! We can support you with information and practical ways to help the people around you get ready to vote.
This is a political-party and politician-free space - just locals coming together, sharing some kai and making sure everyone who can vote is ready to be counted.
Whether you’ve voted in every election since you were 18, are a new citizen or resident, are voting for the first time, or simply want to learn more about how our democracy works - everyone is welcome - bring the kids!
Brought to you by Māngere East Community Centre, in collaboration with the Electoral Commission.