Political status and decolonisation

History of Niue's constitutional status

The 1974 referendum and Constitution Act.

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1974: the referendum and Constitution Act

Niueans voted for self-government in free association with New Zealand in September 1974.[1]

· 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.

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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

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