1990 New Zealand parliamentary term referendum

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1990 New Zealand parliamentary term referendum
27 October 1990; 33 years ago (1990-10-27)
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 556,559 30.67%
No 1,258,018 69.33%
Valid votes 1,814,577 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 1,814,577 100.00%
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A referendum on the length of the term of Parliament was held on 27 October 1990. Voters were asked whether they approved of extending the term of office from three years to four. The change was rejected by 69.3% of voters, with a turnout of 82.4%.[1]

Results

Choice Votes %
For 556,559 30.7
Against 1,258,018 69.3
Total 1,814,577 100
Source: Nohlen et al.

See also

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D; Grotz, F; Hartmann, C (2001). Elections in Asia: A data handbook. Vol. II. p. 723. ISBN 0-19-924959-8.


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