# Event Details - **Event Name**: It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event Description**: 'It's in the Ballot' takes the format of the Kiwi TV classic 'It's in the Bag' game show and puts a political twist to it.About this EventContestants of 'It's in the Bag' become political candidates in 'It's in the Ballot' Meet the Candidates.Candidates choose a numbered box which has a question that has been submitted online by voters before the show.It’s in the Ballot” is a community-led awareness and participation initiative. We aim to increase voter interest in the general and council elections nationally.By using broadcasting and web-based technologies to deliver in-studio; online on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch; and edited as YouTube videos we aim to enable voters to make informed voting decisions.This means you can send the weblink of the YouTube Video of your electorate show to your friends and whanau to encourage them to watch the show before they cast their votes.Enrolments cut off date is Sunday 25th October 2026Enrol at - https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/enrol-or-update-onlineEarly voting starts Monday 26th October 2026Election Day is Saturday 7th November 2026Agenda🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:50 PMAudience and candidates arrive so they are seated by 4pm🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PMCandidate briefing and pre-broadcast checksInfo: We check that the technology is working, including those candidates who are attending online.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMFirst half of the show Info: The ‘It's in the Ballot’ host will introduce the local host who joins us to present the questions in the boxes. Each candidate starts with an Opening Statement (1 minute) on why you should give them your electoral and party vote. The candidates choose a numbered box and speaks to the question (1 minute). Candidates are given the same number of questions. Candidates are sent the question sheet 24 hours before the show so they can prepare their responses.🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PMMidshow break🕑: 05:10 AM - 06:00 PMSecond half of the showInfo: Three Hard Hitting questions (1 minute) are answered by all candidates followed by a Closing Statement (1 minute).🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMAfter show 'meet and greet 'with candidates, hosts and production teamInfo: We encourage all attendees to stay after the show to talk to the candidates in person. You may also like to take a photo with the candidates to use on social media to encourage your followers to watch the recorded show before they cast their postal votes from Tuesday 9th September 2025 and must be casted into voting drop box by 12pm Saturday 11th October 2025 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lower-hutt/its-in-the-ballot-remutaka-electorate-in-studio/100001998513399376 - **Event Categories**: meet-and-greet, parties, meetups, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Epuni Community Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 100, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lower Hutt - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Epuni Community Hall - **lat**: -41.2067257 - **long**: 174.9299044 - **full address**: Epuni Community Hall, 40 Mitchell Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/817f07b73a1bb141acceeafb044948bfb653cc465d1c5b1d79ea2abb87fbb6ba-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080828-gmir.jpg?v=1787407330 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio being held? - **A:** It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Epuni Community Hall, 40 Mitchell Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio? - **A:** It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio is organized by It's in the Ballot Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** It's in the Ballot - Remutaka Electorate - IN Studio is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lower Hutt, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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