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Should Non-Citizens Vote in NZ | Wellington News
New Zealand’s voting debate is heating up as non-citizens, who can vote after just 12 months in the country, face scrutiny. Winston Peters’ party is pushing to restrict ballot access to citizens alone, citing that citizenship should be the true measure of national belonging. A majority of voters support this shift, but experts warn it could weaken incentives for immigration integration — a practice rare globally and under-researched locally. The core question: Should voting power reflect deeper commitment to the nation? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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