Voting restricted to citizens only
What it actually does
NZ First would limit voting in general elections, local elections and referendums to New Zealand citizens. Currently permanent residents and some other legal residents who have lived in New Zealand for a year or more can vote.
Source: 1News · 2026-07
The Trump take
“Only citizens vote? Wow, what a concept, I've been saying this for years. Winston, very smart man, very old, almost as old as me, but sharper than Sleepy Joe.”parody
Why it scored this way
Immigration
Removes voting rights from non-citizen residents
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