Regulatory Impact Statement Considering changing the New Zealand flag [pdf, 8 MB]
...option compared with a postal vote. This method is more subject to time pressures as it requires -12 months preparation. Higher in cost ($31-36m). Option 3: Online (electronic) vote We do not recommend this option. It requires significant resources and preparation time for the Electoral Commission. It is not clear that this more resource-intensive process would better achieve objectives. While not currently available in New Zealand, we have considered whether this refere...