SS: Winston Peters, leader of the nationalist NZ First party has announced another election policy. Peters wants to restrict voting to citizens only.
As it stands, legal residents living in New Zealand continuously for a year or more, and whose visa does not require them to leave within a certain time are eligible to vote. This is a part of a string of actions, statements and policy announcements firmly moving the party towards xenophobia.
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SS: Winston Peters, leader of the nationalist NZ First party has announced another election policy. Peters wants to restrict voting to citizens only.
As it stands, legal residents living in New Zealand continuously for a year or more, and whose visa does not require them to leave within a certain time are eligible to vote. This is a part of a string of actions, statements and policy announcements firmly moving the party towards xenophobia.
Huh. TIL that permanent residents can vote in NZ