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Voter Registration Changes Spark Debate | Auckland News
New Zealand’s voter registration rules are sparking a political firestorm as the government tightens deadlines to speed up vote counting — a move Labour MPs fiercely oppose, calling it an “evil agenda” to silence poorer, more mobile voters. With up to 400,000 ballots potentially invalidated, Labour is hitting the streets to rally voters, warning that outdated records could swing the election. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith counters that the changes are purely about efficiency and accuses Labour of being disorganized. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission is ramping up outreach with digital ads…
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