ACT opposes recommended changes to four-year term referendum proposal

RNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 25 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story National Party, ACT Party, David Seymour, Paul Goldsmith, Local Government New Zealand

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A select committee has recommended proceeding with a referendum on four-year parliamentary terms while removing certain requirements proposed by the ACT Party. The committee's majority suggests moving to strict four-year intervals between elections if voters approve the change.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 25 Aug 2025, 4:49pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 46 minutes
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