Media blackout in NZ on Election Day: needs reviewing

Every Election Day in NZ, the media is not allowed to publish anything which could be construed as an election advertisement.  People using social media cannot make suggestions on who people should vote for.  Before technological advancements this law was probably fair but now it's outdated.

Overseas media are exempt from the legislation which means people can still be influenced.  People can also access articles written prior as I did on www.stuff.co.nz and www.nzherald.co.nz.  Then there is the fact overseas media can report during the day which means people have access to information.

Since 2011 people have been able to advance vote for any reason, as 544,000 people did this year which is an increase from 2011.  

Due to this Election Day law people in NZ can be fined for stating their opinion on social media, which is the new equivalent of chatting in a pub.

The law needs to be reviewed so that the only thing you can't do is campaign outside a polling booth.  It's outdated and due to technology, the legislation no longer works.