Your first
vote starts here.
We help young New Zealanders understand how democracy works — and get ready to vote.
• Non-partisan • Youth-led • School-ready
• Non-partisan • Youth-led • School-ready
WHAT WE DO
Schools
We deliver engaging civics sessions for Year 12 and 13 students that break down how New Zealand’s democracy works in a way that’s simple, relevant, and easy to understand.
Voting
We explain how voting actually works, from MMP to election day, so students feel informed and confident about participating.
Action
We go beyond education helping students enrol to vote and take their first step in shaping their future.
let’s get enrolled
Every student deserves to understand how to vote, and be ready to take part.
Get enrolled today, head to vote.nz/enrolling
Bring Democracy Lab to your school
Free, non-partisan sessions designed to prepare students for their first vote.