Story: Elections and campaigns

Governor-general signing the writ for an election

Electing the first superintendent of Canterbury, 1853

First citizens-initiated referendum, 1995

Choosing local leaders, 1913

Polling-booth ticket, 1919

Checking the roll, 1978

Electoral Roll Control Centre, 1981

Getting on the electoral roll, 2008

Election timeline

Parties in Parliament, 1890–2023

Setting up a polling place, 2005

Casting a special vote, 2008

Election-day campaigning, 1899

Keeping watch on proceedings, 1992

'How to vote' leaflet, 1960

Election results for 1935

Going to the polls, 1935

Charm offensive, 2008

On the stump, Greytown, 1899

Workplace meeting, 1963

Campaigning in the 1970s

Meet the candidates, 1996

Party membership, 1954–2008

Turnout of voting-age population in general elections, 1928–2023

Shout a drink, get a vote, 1888

Party volunteers at work, 2008

Funding scandals, 2005

Electoral law protest, 2008