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Petition: Give equal voting rights to all New Zealanders

 

 

Right now, some votes count more than others—whether through rural or Māori wards or unelected appointees with voting rights. 

 

Local government elections are only a few months away. Unless we act now, the status quo will continue, with councils stacked in favour of special interests instead of ratepayers.

 

 

✍️SIGN THE PETITION FOR EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS ⬇️

"I call on MPs to pass the Bill to ensure all votes in local elections are equal"

Who's signing

Karen Dell
Richard Brayne
Beth Mcgregor
Gary Powers
Derek Mackie
Vivienne Parry-Crooke
Ann Kirwan
Debra O'Donnell
Stephen Andrews
Lesley Owens
Gary Solly
Dennis Hegarty
Maureen Davidge
Hilary Upton
2,645 SIGNATURES
3,000 signatures

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  • Karen Dell
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  • Beth Mcgregor
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  • Gary Powers
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  • Derek Mackie
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  • Vivienne Parry-Crooke
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:39 +1300
  • Ann Kirwan
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:30 +1300
  • Debra O'Donnell
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:18 +1300
  • Stephen Andrews
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:11 +1300
  • Lesley Owens
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:09 +1300
  • Gary Solly
    signed 2025-03-29 15:07:05 +1300
  • Dennis Hegarty
    signed 2025-03-29 15:06:57 +1300
  • Maureen Davidge
    signed 2025-03-29 15:06:20 +1300
  • Hilary Upton
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