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“There is a huge missed opportunity for government revenue that would be better spent on health and economic services,” said Kathy Errington, executive director of the Helen Clark Foundation.
Ardern has been consistent in refusing to reveal how he will vote in the referendum, saying today: “My position has been, it is my job to implement the option that the voters choose.”
National Party Leader Judith Collins, on the other hand, is very happy to share her vote.
“Perhaps [Ardern would] I would like to tell us how you are voting because I am voting against. “
Collins said he doesn’t think legalization is what New Zealand needs right now.
The potential economic benefits are significant if it is legalized, especially as the country grapples with the economic fallout from COVID-19.
Those campaigning for the ‘yes’ vote will be eager to remind New Zealanders that legalizing cannabis means the money will leave the gang’s hands and go to public services. The ‘no’ vote points to potential new outlets as undesirable.
New Zealanders will vote on the legalization of cannabis, along with the end-of-life choice, in the general election on October 17.
