New Zealand Legislation: Acts

28 Voting period

• (1) The voting period commences at the start of the 21st day before the day appointed under this section for the close of the voting period.

  (2) The voting period closes at 7 pm on a Friday to be appointed by the Governor-General by Order in Council.

  (3) The Governor-General may,—

  • (a) From time to time, before the commencement of the voting period, revoke an Order in Council made under subsection (2) and make another order appointing a later Friday; and

  • (b) As a consequence of making an order under paragraph (a), revoke any Order in Council made under section 19(2) and make another order appointing a later date for the closing of the referendum roll.