8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?
New Zealand
Answer
Yes, above certain threshold
Source
"207I Anonymous donation may not exceed $1,500
(1) If an anonymous candidate donation exceeding $1,500 is received by a candi- date, the candidate must, within 20 working days of receipt of the donation, pay to the Electoral Commission the amount of the donation, or its value, less $1,500."
Section 207I, Electoral Act of 1993
Comment
There is no ban, but there is a $1,500 limit.
