This is a list of elections that have been and will be held in New Zealand and associated states and territories in 2023. Included are any local or national elections or by-elections, as well as elections to iwi governing bodies, and any party leadership votes.
Overview of key electoral events General elections +DateJurisdictionGovernment beforeHead of government beforeGovernment afterHead of government after26 JanuaryTokelau rowspan="3" 10th Government Kelihiano Kalolo rowspan="3" 11th Government Kelihiano KaloloEsera Fofō TuisanoEsera Fofō TuisanoSiopili PerezAlapati Tavite29 AprilNiue 1st Tagelagi Ministry Dalton Tagelagi 2nd Tagelagi Ministry Dalton Tagelagi14 OctoberNew ZealandLabour (C&S: Green) (71 / 120)Chris HipkinsNational–ACT–NZ First (68 / 123)Christopher Luxon
Party leadership votes +DatePartyRolePerson beforePerson afterSupportVoters22 JanuaryLabourLeaderJacinda ArdernChris Hipkins UnopposedElectoral college8–9 July rowspan="2" Green Co-leadersJames ShawJames Shaw >75%Green local branch delegatesMarama DavidsonMarama Davidson >75%
January to March
22 January: Labour Party leadership election following resignation of Jacinda Ardern
26 January: Tokelauan general election
April to June
29 April: Niuean general election
July to September
8–9 July: Confirmation vote of Green Party co-leaders held at their AGM per party constitution
October to December
14 October: New Zealand general election
See also 2023 in New Zealand
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