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BREAKING: NZ First introduces bill for binding referendum on Māori seats at 2026 election

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Feb 18, 2026
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Just after I posted my article today saying the referendum has to be binding or it’s a waste of time, NZ First has moved fast.

New Zealand First has just introduced a members’ bill that would require a binding referendum on the future of the Māori seats, to be held alongside the 2026 general election.

The party says it is putting legislation on the table …

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