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Kiwi Stories

Scrapping of online voting trial a 'blow to democracy'

Online voting trials for local body elections have been cancelled, disappointing councils who see it as a lost opportunity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016

Government

Online voting trial canned

Online voting trial for local body elections in New Zealand scrapped due to concerns over security and vote integrity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Blind Citizens NZ

No online voting 'major blow' to disabled Kiwis

Disability rights group warns that rejecting online voting trial would be detrimental to blind and disabled citizens.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

EduTech

NZ divided over the great online voting debate...

The NetHui conference saw heated debate over online voting in NZ, balancing democratic advances with security fears. Youth surveys show high support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2014

Cloud Services

Online voting set for 2016 elections trial

A trial of online voting will take place in the 2016 local authority elections, Local government Minister Chris Tremain has revealed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

Global Stories

Sony

Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees

Crunchyroll expands 2026 Anime Awards voting to MyAnimeList as nominees span nearly 50 titles and first presenters and performances are unveiled.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software Development

HOYTS app earns Webby Award nomination for digital design

HOYTS' redesigned mobile app, launched six months ago, has received a Webby Award nomination for its outstanding digital design and user experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Online voting

Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system

Switzerland's postal service Swiss Post is inviting keen-eyed security experts and white hats to hack its e-voting system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019

Australian Government

AIIA says Government needs to ditch 'archaic' voting methods & switch to e-voting

Why is Australia slow at electronic voting uptake? The AIIA says that with e-voting in place, we would already know the election results by now.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016

Palmerston North City Council

Online voting trial gaining traction, but who pays?

Horizons Regional Council will support an online voting trial for Palmerston North and Whanganui Councils, but will not contribute to the cost.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council to participate in online voting trial

Wellington to innovate with online voting in 2016, aiming to hike participation and ease access for disabled voters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters

Research by Broadband Genie suggests that implementing online voting in the UK could welcome 4.9 million new voters. Is it the solution we need?.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024

Elections

Voter vulnerabilities: Cybersecurity risks impact national elections

The outcome of elections have an enormous impact on the political and cultural landscape of any democratic society.

By Jim Cook • 5 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019