Election events 2026
Welcome to our elections events page.
We’ll be sharing disability-related events about the upcoming elections run by CCS Disability Action and other organisations.
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[ccs-a1] The D*List Disability Debate - 14 October
[ccs-a1] Napier and Hastings candidates forums - 21-22 October
The D*List Disability Debate
Come along to the Disability Debate, hosted by The D*List and The University of Auckland Disabled Students Association, as the major political parties debate the issues that matter to Deaf and disabled communities.
Join us live in-person at The University of Auckland Grafton campus, or jump on the livestream to participate from anywhere in Aotearoa. This event is open to everyone - you don’t have to be a university student or disabled person to attend.
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Room 501-110 - University of Auckland, Grafton Campus / ONLINE - grab a ticket to join the livestream!
Cost: Free
Accessibility: NZSL interpreters present, wheelchair accessible venue, plenty of seating.
Register: Register here
Contact: events@thedlist.co.nz
Hawke’s Bay
These forums are an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates and ask questions about issues that matter to disabled people, whānau and our wider community, including disability support, housing, employment, healthcare and more with a live Q&A to finish.
All major parties are confirmed as attending. Both hui are free for anyone to attend and accessibility support is available, including wheelchair-accessible venues, accessible parking and NZSL interpreters. RSVP today!
Napier
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Time: Doors open 5.15pm
Location: Taradale Town Hall
8 Meeanee Road, Taradale, Napier 4112
Link to Google Maps
Cost: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible parking on-site. NZSL interpreters will be present. Hearing loop available on request.
Register: Please fill out the online form to register.
Contact: For any questions, please email: Atamea.Mcgoon@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
Hastings
Date: Thursday 22 October
Time: Doors open 5.15pm
Location: Elim Church
405 Victoria Street, Parkvale, Hastings 4410
Link to Google Maps
Cost: Free
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue with accessible parking on-site. NZSL interpreters will be present. Hearing loop available on request.
Register: Please fill out the online form to register.
Contact: For any questions, please email: gm@drchb.org.nz