A non-binding poll has found 56 per cent of voters on Aitutaki, Cook Islands, don’t want Sunday flights.
There was a 61 percent voter turnout, from the Aitutaki constituencies of Amuri-Ureia, Vaipae-Tautu and Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara.
The Chief Electoral Officer Taggy Tangimetua explained that the referendum was not binding on government.
“In the case of this referendum, where it refers to Sunday and its religion, in the constitution it’s not binding because of the freedom of religion in our constitution.”
“The results will guide the government in its action, but I think they may choose to act on it.” Continue reading
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