Historic Election Coverage

Welcome to the Historic Election Coverage archive. This page features a collection of videos from past election night broadcasts and leaders debates in New Zealand. These videos provide an informative look at the election results as they unfolded live on television. Whether you are interested in political history, conducting research, or simply exploring New Zealand's electoral past, this archive offers valuable insights.

If you find other content that you think should be included on this page, please get in touch.

Please note that I make no claim on the copyright of these videos; it is assumed that the copyright is held by the original broadcasters.

2023


Election Night Coverage

Newshub
NZ Herald
1News / TVNZ
RNZ

Debates

Newshub
1News / TVNZ
1News Multi-Party
The Press Leaders Debate
1News Young Voters
Newshub Powerbrokers
RNZ Finance Debate
95bFM Broadcasting Debate
RNZ/PMN Pacific Issues Debate
Tukituki electorate debate
Q+A Finace Debate

2020


Election Night Coverage

1News / TVNZ
Newshub
RNZ
Stuff

Debates

1News / TVNZ
TVNZ
RNZ & PMN Māori Policy Debate
Tāmaki Makaurau electorate debate
Hauraki-Waikato electorate debate
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate debate
ASB Great Debate
Waiariki electorate debate
NZ Herald cannabis referendum
TVNZ Young Voters
NZEI Education Debate
Te Tai Hauāuru electorate debate

2017


Election Night Coverage

Newshub
Stuff

Debates

Newshub
Stuff

2014


Election Night Coverage

1News / TVNZ
TV3 Part 1
TV3 Part 2

2011


Election Night Coverage

ONE News / TVNZ

Debates

ONE News Debate 1
ONE News Final Debate
ONE News Multi-Party Debate
Oxfam Climate Change Debate

2008


Election Night Coverage

ONE News / TVNZ

2005


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1
TVNZ Part 2

1999


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1
TVNZ Part 2
TVNZ Part 3

1996


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1

1993


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1
TVNZ Part 2
TVNZ Part 3

Debates

Final Leaders' Debate

Other

Interview with PM Jim Bolger

1992 MMP Referendum


Coverage

MMP Referendum Results

1987


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1
TVNZ Part 2

Debates

Final Leaders' Debate

1984


Election Night Coverage

TVNZ Part 1
TVNZ Part 2
TVNZ Part 3