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
A pro-reform billboard in Hamilton leading up to the October election and referendum.GettyImagesReactions 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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