NZ First is campaigning to change electoral law so that only citizens may vote, and to put the future of the Māori seats to a referendum.
“New Zealand First has announced that we will be campaigning to change the electoral law to ensure that only citizens have the right to vote.”
“Ratepayers now pay millions of dollars annually to support IMSB operations, including $3.5 million last year alone, despite having no ability to elect or remove its members.”
“New Zealand First is campaigning for a binding referendum on the future of the Māori seats”
Summarised neutrally from NZ First’s own official policy (as at 2026-09-09) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Democracy & Government →
NZ First would change electoral law so that only New Zealand citizens can vote. Permanent residents can currently vote after two years, and holders of certain visas with no expiry date after one. The party would keep permanent residence as the right to live, work, study and build a life here, while reserving the vote for those who have taken citizenship.
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