New Zealand parliamentary term referendum, 1990

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A referendum on the length of the term of the New Zealand Parliament was held on 27 October 1990. Voters were asked whether they approved of extending the term from three to four years. The change was rejected by 69.3% of voters, with a turnout of 82.4%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For556,55930.7
Against1,258,01869.3
Invalid/blank votes -
Total1,814,577100
Source: Nohlen et al.

See also

References

  1. Nohlen, D, Grotz, F & Hartmann, C (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume II, p723 ISBN 0-19-924959-8
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