New Zealand MP reduction referendum, 1999

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A referendum on reducing the number of MPs from 120 to 99 was held in New Zealand on 27 November 1999. The proposal was approved by 81.5% of voters, with a turnout of 82.8%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For1,678,05481.5
Against381,89418.5
Invalid/blank votes17,699-
Total2,077,647100
Source: Nohlen et al.

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p724 ISBN 0-19-924959-8