Niuean constitutional referendum, 1974

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A constitutional referendum was held in Niue on 3 September 1974.^[1] The referendum was approved by the Niue Assembly on 16 July 1974. The new constitution would make Niue an autonomous region under the sovereignty of New Zealand; islanders would gain New Zealand citizenship and be able to settle freely in New Zealand.^[1] The constitution was approved by 65.4% of voters, and came into force on 19 October.^[1]

Results

Do you vote for self-government for Niue in free association with New Zealand on the basis of the Constitution and the Niue Constitution Act 1974?^[1]

Choice	Votes	%
For	887	65.40
Against	469	34.60
Invalid/blank votes	28	–
Total	1,384	100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

References

1 2 3 4 Niue, 3 September 1974: Constitution Direct Democracy (German)

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