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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 21, 2018 13:38:55 GMT 12
MEDIA RELEASE: Andrew Judd's campaign a serious departure from democracy21 February 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In response to former New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd’s call on Radio New Zealand this morning to overturn the law which enables five percent of residents to petition for a referendum on the introduction of Maori wards, Democracy Action Chair Lee Short says: “Mr Judd is campaigning to undermine the democratic process by seeking governmental legislation to deny voters the right to express their wishes. This is a serious and unwelcome departure from New Zealand’s democratic and egalitarian principles.” “It is important we uphold the right of citizens to call for a referendum to vote on whether they support separate race-based representation.” ENDS ENQUIRIES Lee Short lee@democracyaction.org.nz
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