On Wednesday 8 October the Governor-General, Hon Anand Satyanand, will issue the writ to the Chief Electoral Officer to conduct the 2008 General Election.
Media organisations are invited to Government House in Wellington for this key constitutional step in the electoral process.
When: 10.30am, Wednesday 8 October 2008
Where: Government House, Wellington
Media wanting to attend must contact the Public Affairs Officer at Government House, Antony Paltridge on mobile 021 470 583 or phone 382 0827 by 9am Wednesday 8 October.
For further information please contact Anna Hughes, Communications Advisor, Chief Electoral Office, phone 04 498 2320 or mobile 027 28 28 827.