1999 New Zealand MP reduction referendum

A referendum on reducing the number of MPs from 120 to 99 was a citizens-initiated referendum held in New Zealand on 27 November 1999, the same date as the general election. The proposal was supported by 81.5% of voters, with a turnout of 82.8%. This referendum was non-binding and the number of MPs in parliament was not changed.

1999 New Zealand MP reduction referendum

A referendum on reducing the number of MPs from 120 to 99 was a citizens-initiated referendum held in New Zealand on 27 November 1999, the same date as the general election. The proposal was supported by 81.5% of voters, with a turnout of 82.8%. This referendum was non-binding and the number of MPs in parliament was not changed.