Cook Islands referendum, 1994

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A four-part referendum was held in the Cook Islands on 24 March 1994.^[1] Voters were consulted on retaining the country's name, flag and national anthem, as well as whether the term of Parliament should be three, four or five years.^[1] The first three questions were consultative referendums,^[2][3][4] whilst the fourth involved changing article 37 of the constitution,^[5] and was binding.

Voters voted in favour of retaining the islands' name and national anthem,^[2][3] but against retaining the flag.^[4]

Results

Retention of the country's name

Retention of the national anthem

Retention of the national flag

References

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