NZ First's xenophobic policy
An opinion piece criticizes the New Zealand First party's proposal to restrict voting rights to citizens only, excluding permanent residents. The author argues this move is xenophobic and ignores long-standing electoral precedents.
NZ First will have a policy where only citizens of New Zealand can vote . Currently that right is extended to everyone with permanent residency. So, I'll unpack what the current rules are, the difference between permanent residents and citizens, including a plethora of reasons why some folks stay permanent residents during their whole time in New Zealand, what NZ First is suggesting, and why this is all so problematic.
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