Tag: voting_rights
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New Zealand First to Campaign for 'Citizens Only Voting'
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…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionSocial Issues New Zealand FirstVoting RightsElectoral LawCitizenshipPermanent ResidentsPolitical CampaignNZ First
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Government Moves to End Voting Rights for Non-Elected Council Committee Members
The New Zealand Government plans to amend the Local Government Act, removing voting rights for non-elected committee members, including Māori representatives, on councils like Wellington City Council, sparking debate over local governance and partnership.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesElection Local Government ActWellington City CouncilMāori RepresentationVoting RightsIwiPolitical ReformNew Zealand Politics