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NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only

Radio New Zealand

Radio New Zealand

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July 5, 2026

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lean left

Voting rights are currently available to legal residents, and visitors on work or study visas.

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The New Zealand Herald

lean right

· Jul 5, 2026

Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy

Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy

MyJoyOnline

center

· Jul 2, 2026

Discipline must build unity, not endanger victory

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has always distinguished itself as a political tradition founded on constitutionalism, internal democracy and the rule of law. It is a party whose strength has never rested solely on electoral victories, but on the principles that have guided its internal governance over the years. Every member, regardless of rank, influence or popularity, is expected to uphold the party's constitution and conduct himself or herself in a manner that protects its image and advances its collective interest. That principle must never be compromised.

TheJournal.ie

lean left

· Jul 7, 2026

New housing rules could leave people without shelter as beds lie empty, homeless charity warns

The new legislation will formally require people applying for social housing to prove they are both legally resident and habitually resident in Ireland.

Utusan Malaysia

center

· Jul 8, 2026

Malaysia teliti model Maori Council New Zealand perkasa Orang Asli

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan meneliti pendekatan model Maori Council di New Zealand sebagai rujukan dalam cadangan penubuhan Majlis Penasihat Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia bagi memperkukuh peranan masyarakat Orang Asli dalam perkara berkaitan kepentingan mereka. Timbalan Menteri Kemajuan Desa dan Wilayah, Datuk Hajah Rubiah Wang berkata, cadangan itu dikemukakan menerusi Laporan Kajian Semakan Pindaan Akta Orang Asli ... Read more The post Malaysia teliti model Maori Council New Zealand perkasa Orang Asli appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Real Clear Politics

lean right

· Jul 6, 2026

A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration

A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration

South Africa Today

right

· Jul 1, 2026

Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism

As tensions surrounding undocumented immigration continue to escalate in KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa, legal expert Susan Abro of Susan Abro Attorney, is warning that while the law provides clear mechanisms for dealing with unlawful immigration, private citizens cannot assume the role of law enforcement. Recent demonstrations and actions linked to the civic movement March []

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Related coverage for "NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only": The New Zealand Herald — Election 2026: Winston Peters announces citizens-only voting policy. MyJoyOnline — Discipline must build unity, not endanger victory. TheJournal.ie — New housing rules could leave people without shelter as beds lie empty, homeless charity warns. Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia teliti model Maori Council New Zealand perkasa Orang Asli. Real Clear Politics — A Naturalized Citizen Reflects on the Declaration. South Africa Today — Constitutional democracy demands due process, not vigilantism