The 2005 New Zealand election funding controversy occurred in the aftermath of the 2005 New Zealand general election.
Under New Zealand's political system, parties may only spend, during the 90 days before the election, up to a certain amount on campaigning (excluding broadcasting). They must raise that money from their own sources. Other funds are available through The Parliamentary Service to Members of Parliament for "parliamentary purposes", which may include advertising but not "electioneering material". Following the 2005 election, there was widespread debate as most parties had breached either election or parliamentary spending rules in some respect.
Read more about 2005 New Zealand Election Funding Controversy: Auditor-General Report, Minor Parties, Third Party Campaigning, Darnton's Lawsuit, Accusations Relating To Earlier Spending, Overhaul of Election Funding Laws
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