50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?

New Zealand

New Zealand

Answer
Sometimes
Source

Section 206ZC, Electoral Act 1993, (amended 2023)
Return of registered promoter’s election expenses
(1) This section applies to a registered promoter whose total election expenses in respect of any regulated period exceed $100,000 (inclusive of goods and services tax).
(2) Within 70 working days after polling day, the registered promoter must file a return of election expenses with the Electoral Commission.
(3) If the registered promoter is not an individual or a company, the return must be filed by the registered promoter’s representative who is duly authorised to file the return.

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