New Zealand parliamentary term referendum, 1967
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A referendum on the length of the term of Parliament was held in New Zealand
on 23 September 1967. Voters were asked whether they approved of extending the term from three to four years. The change was rejected by 68.1% of voters, with a turnout of 69.7%.
The referendum was held in conjunction with the New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1967
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New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
on 23 September 1967. Voters were asked whether they approved of extending the term from three to four years. The change was rejected by 68.1% of voters, with a turnout of 69.7%.
The referendum was held in conjunction with the New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1967
New Zealand licensing hours referendum, 1967
A referendum on the hours for the sale of liquor in hotel bars was held in New Zealand on 23 September 1967. Voters were asked whether they favoured continuing the closing of hotel bars at 6 pm or later closing, the actual hours of sale to be decided according to local conditions...
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Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 313,973 | 31.9 |
| Against | 678,960 | 68.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | ||
| Total | 996,933 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||