Contact your local candidates and ask whether they support equal citizenship, one person–one vote and equality before the law. [Click HERE for a list of suggested questions.]

Attend candidate meetings. Ask candidates directly how they would protect equal political rights and parliamentary democracy.

Volunteer with a candidate you support and help get their message to voters.

Talk to people. Have conversations about the kind of democratic country New Zealand should be.

Write to your local newspaper. Call talkback radio. Raise the importance of equal citizenship and democratic accountability during the election campaign.

Share the Democracy Action website. Send our election material to friends, family and community groups.

The future of our democracy depends on citizens getting involved - make your voice count.