Tag: permanent_residents

New Zealand First to Campaign for 'Citizens Only Voting'

7 Jul 2026 1:33 p.m. · Source: New Zealand First

New Zealand First announced a campaign to restrict voting rights to citizens, arguing current laws allow permanent residents and some visa holders to vote without full allegiance. The party seeks to restore the principle that only committed citizens should decide…

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