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Everyone has the right to freedom of association. (Bill of Rights Act 1990, Sec. 17)

Every New Zealand citizen who is of or over the age of 18 years—
(a) has the right to vote in genuine periodic elections of members of the House of Representatives, which elections shall be by equal suffrage and by secret ballot;
… (Bill of Rights Act 1990, Sec. 12)

The objective of the Electoral Commission is to administer the electoral system impartially, efficiently, effectively, and in a way that—
(a) facilitates participation in parliamentary democracy; and
(b) promotes understanding of the electoral system and associated matters; and
(c) maintains confidence in the administration of the electoral system. (Electoral Act 1993, Sec. 4C)

(1) The Sovereign in right of New Zealand is the head of State of New Zealand, and shall be known by the royal style and titles proclaimed from time to time.
(2) The Governor-General appointed by the Sovereign is the Sovereign's representative in New Zealand. (Constitution Act 1986, Sec. 2)

(1) A person may be appointed and may hold office as a member of the Executive Council or as a Minister of the Crown only if that person is a member of Parliament.
… (Constitution Act 1986, Sec. 6)

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, every person who is registered as an elector of an electoral district, but no other person, is qualified to be a candidate and to be elected a member of Parliament, whether for that electoral district, any other electoral district or as a consequence of the inclusion of that person’s name in a party list submitted pursuant to section 127.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1), if a person is disqualified for registration as an elector, that person shall not be qualified to be a candidate or to be elected.
(3) Regardless of anything in subsection (1), a person is not qualified to be a candidate or to be elected unless he or she is a New Zealand citizen. (Electoral Act 1993, Sec. 47)

Every New Zealand citizen who is of or over the age of 18 years—
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(b) is qualified for membership of the House of Representatives. (Bill of Rights Act 1990, Sec. 12)

(1) There shall be a Parliament of New Zealand, which shall consist of the Sovereign in right of New Zealand and the House of Representatives.
… (Constitution Act 1986, Sec. 14)

(1) There shall continue to be a House of Representatives for New Zealand.
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(4) The House of Representatives shall have as its members those persons who are elected from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 1993, and who shall be known as members of Parliament. (Constitution Act 1986, Sec. 10)