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Referenda

A referendum is a vote by all enrolled electors on a question. In New Zealand a referendum can be called as a result of a successful petition under the Citizens Initiated Referenda Act 1993 or on the initiative of Government.  Read more »

Postal Referendum Advertising Rules

Guidance on the advertising rules for the Citizens Initaited Referendum on the question "Should a smack as good parental correction be a criminal offence" being held between 31 July and 20 August 2009.  Read more »

2009 referendum

A Citizens Initiated Referendum on the question” Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” ran from Friday 31 July until Friday 21 August.  Read more »