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1994 Cook Islands referendum

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A five-part referendum was held in the Cook Islands on 24 March 1994.[1] Voters were consulted on retaining the country's name, flag and national anthem and seats in parliament for overseas Cook Islanders, as well as whether the term of Parliament should be three, four or five years.[1]

Voters voted in favour of retaining the islands' name, national anthem, flag and overseas seats in Parliament, and opted for a five-year term of parliament.

Results

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Retention of the country's name

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Choice Votes %
For 3,984 69.80
Against 1,723 30.20
Invalid/blank votes
Total 5,707 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

Retention of the national anthem

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Choice Votes %
For 4,623 80.20
Against 1,141 19.80
Invalid/blank votes
Total 5,764 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

Retention of the national flag

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Choice Votes %
For 2,805 52.40
Against 2,548 47.60
Invalid/blank votes
Total 5,353 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

Retention of overseas seats in Parliament

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Choice Votes %
For 3,322 56.54
Against 2,554 43.46
Invalid/blank votes
Total 5,876 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

Parliamentary term

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Choice Votes %
Five years 2,559 41.78
Three years
Four years
Invalid/blank votes
Total 6,125 100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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  1. ^ a b Cook Islands Direct Democracy (in German)