The Justice Minister is moving to overhaul electoral laws, calling them outdated and unsustainable.

He'll end same-day enrolment and prohibit offering free food, drink and entertainment near a voting place.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper agrees with these proposed changes - and suggests it could speed up the vote-counting process.

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The Justice Minister is moving to overhaul electoral laws, calling them outdated and unsustainable.
He'll end same-day enrolment and prohibit offering free food, drink and entertainment near a voting place.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper agrees with these proposed changes - and suggests it could speed up the vote-counting process.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government ending same-day enrolment

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