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Youth voter enrolment rate drops sharply

Youth voter enrolment in New Zealand has plummeted, with disengagement cited as a key factor.

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New Zealand is experiencing a significant decline in voter enrolment among young people. The drop reflects a concerning shift in youth engagement with the electoral process, with some young people expressing a sense of disillusionment about the value of participating in voting.

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