Referendum or popular consultation
Niue self-government referendum, 1974
Niueans voted for self-government in free association with New Zealand, establishing the current constitutional arrangement.
What happened
In September 1974, 64% of Niueans voted for self-government in free association with New Zealand.[1]
Sources for this page
Each number marks a specific claim. Notes give the source, its locator and how it relates to the claim.
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Claim: In September 1974, 64% of resident Niueans voted in favour of the island becoming a self-governing state in free association with New Zealand; the Niue Constitution Act came into force on 19 October 1974, establishing this arrangement.
- Niue achieves self-government (NZ History (New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage)) link, 1974 referendum and Constitution Act section. Government perspective or primary official source Source record