The numbers suggest the campaign for cannabis reform in NZ will outlive the generations that voted against it
- Written by Jack Vowles, Professor of Political Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Reactions to the result of the cannabis referendum were highly polarised. Some argued the majority verdict must be accepted. Others pointed to the narrow margin — 50.7% to 48.4% — as evidence that the issue is still alive politically.
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