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General Election to be on 20 September 2014

Published: Mon 10 Mar 2014 04:17 PM
Rt Hon John Key
Prime Minister
10 March 2014 Media Statement
General Election to be on 20 September 2014
Prime Minister John Key has announced the 2014 General Election will be held on Saturday 20 September.
“I’m announcing the election date well in advance as I believe this gives New Zealanders some certainty and is in the country’s best interests.”
“It is my practice to be up-front with the New Zealand public and provide plenty of notice about election timing.”
National will be campaigning on its strong record in Government and its plans to continue the good progress New Zealand is making over the next three years.
“I am proud of the work we have done to protect vulnerable New Zealanders and help strengthen families and communities through difficult times.”
Mr Key says, “I have already contacted the Governor-General to advise him of the election date.”
The Government’s intention is that the House will rise on Thursday 31 July and Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday 14 August.
Writ day will follow on Wednesday 20 August, and nomination day will be Tuesday 26 August.
ENDS

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