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Former PM John Key was unsuccessful in trying to change the flag.

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Troublesome referendums cause more problems than they solve

Opinion: The Dutch Parliament is expected to scrap a law adopted just three years ago that allows consultative referendums.

Mon, 09 Apr 2018

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has resigned

Italy's prime minister resigns after losing referendum on electoral reforms

Mateo Renzi has stepped down after voters rejected proposals to change the constitution.

Nevil Gibson

Mon, 05 Dec 2016

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

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The playboy, the comedian and the straight guy

A referendum in Italy has financial markets in a tizz.

Fri, 02 Dec 2016

Californian Governor Jerry Brown

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Editor’s Insight: California dreamin' is where you meet the future today

America's sunshine state has fires, drought and is a crucible for climate change policies. With special feature audio.

Tue, 23 Aug 2016

Colin Craig hints binding referenda a bottom line for coalition with National

Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has indicated his party will make binding referendums one of its bottom-lines if it enters coalition negotiations with National after the 2014 election.

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Tue, 12 Nov 2013

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